Wine Reviewed
Jean Geiler Réserve Particulière Chasselas 2011 12 % alcohol about $14.
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Description : It’s rare to see a single-variety Chasselas from Alsace where it is more commonly used in the region’s blended wines (known as Edelzwicker). An amazingly good value, it’s easy to see why this version from Jean Geiler was singled out. Look for lime, spring flowers, pear and mushroom aromas. Dry and soft-textured wine with a lively crisp finish. Perfect quaffing white or serve it with goat cheese appetizers.” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was elegant and oily, tasting of pears. Wasabi coated peanuts rounded and lengthened the liquid. In the presence of barbecued chicken breast the wine tasted metallic accompanied by light but pleasant acidity. A quinoa side dish gave our Alsatian friend a burnt taste and solid acidity. Steamed broccoli kept this acidity good and I tasted smoke in my glass. In response to fruit juice candy I noticed a few apricots but the libation was flat.
This review of a Chasselas from Alsace continues on my web site at
http://theworldwidewine.com/Wine_reviews/Near_weekly_15_dollar_wine_reviews/Y2013/alsatian_chasselas.php
Jean Geiler Réserve Particulière Chasselas 2011 12 % alcohol about $14.
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Description : It’s rare to see a single-variety Chasselas from Alsace where it is more commonly used in the region’s blended wines (known as Edelzwicker). An amazingly good value, it’s easy to see why this version from Jean Geiler was singled out. Look for lime, spring flowers, pear and mushroom aromas. Dry and soft-textured wine with a lively crisp finish. Perfect quaffing white or serve it with goat cheese appetizers.” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was elegant and oily, tasting of pears. Wasabi coated peanuts rounded and lengthened the liquid. In the presence of barbecued chicken breast the wine tasted metallic accompanied by light but pleasant acidity. A quinoa side dish gave our Alsatian friend a burnt taste and solid acidity. Steamed broccoli kept this acidity good and I tasted smoke in my glass. In response to fruit juice candy I noticed a few apricots but the libation was flat.
This review of a Chasselas from Alsace continues on my web site at
http://theworldwidewine.com/Wine_reviews/Near_weekly_15_dollar_wine_reviews/Y2013/alsatian_chasselas.php
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