by Anura Guruge
on November 18, 2021
As is my yearly wont, I am sipping the Nouveau as I write this.
It is certainly pleasant enough (but, some might argue, correctly, that I am not a very harsh critic of red wine as long as it is liquid, red, contains some alcohol & doesn’t taste like vinegar). Jokes apart, it is not bad. Not as ‘fruity’ (i.e., slightly sweet) as the last few years.
To my (unrefined) palate it comes across as more tart & tangy than what we had in the last few years. Yes, I know the technical term. Tanin. So, it appears to have more tannin. That is NOT a bad thing. Red wine is supposed to have tanin.
Interesting wine. The first sip can leave your tongue, palate & senses a tad confused. You taste the tannin BUT then there is a ‘sweeter’ aftertaste that kicks in right behind. Kind of balances each other. But, in the end, some will, like I, contend that this is more of a ‘harsher’ Nouveau than what we got accustomed to over the last few years. That is bound to happen. Nothing wrong with that.
I still like it. I will still drink the 3 bottles I bought & will most likely buy a few more.
Not too thrilled with the $12.99 price. Yes, inflation. But, I think we have got close to the ceiling. For $13.99 you could get a more refined red. SMILE.
Georges Duboeuf please take note.
