Two more oddities tonight as I close in on the finish line and that fancy scroll, some whites from the South of France and Sicily. The 2006 Grande Reserve des Bastides Blanc Sec Perlé is from the Gaillac region in the South of France, and is made from the local varieties Loin de L'œil, Mauzac and Sauvignon Blanc. A nose of cream and freshly squeezed lemons, some green grass, toasted bread and subtle floral notes. Refreshing...with a slight effervescence, intense minerality and crisp acidity - how about VdP Cotes de Gascogne meets Chablis?
cork. 12% alcohol
Score: 15.5/20
Price: C$15.55 (SAQ)
From Sicily we have the 2007 Primula Firriato Bianco, a wine made from the native grape Catarratto. Minerally, creamy, and buttery lime scents, some yeast and banana. Fresh limes, soft and chalky on the palate, modest acid. A smooth, balanced and easy drinking wine - a well-priced and enjoyable patio quaffer but a touch bland and fleeting.
cork. 13% alcohol
Score: 15/20
Price: C$10.60 (SAQ)
For those of you who are wondering when this odd grape madness will end, tonight's wines are number 93 and 94 on the list. I'm actually up to 99, notes coming soon...
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2 comments:
Good Gaillac Perlé makes for just about ideal summer drinking. Bright, aromatic plus that little tickle from the perlé style. It's not easy to find but keep your eyes out for the version from Domaine Clement-Termes. Good stuff.
Hi David - definitely a good summer sipper (although summer seems to have passed...), and I loved that hint of bubbly. I have seen other Clement Termes, but not white Gaillac. Thanks for the suggestion, will keep an eye out (you getting sick of me saying that?!)
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