Monday, June 17, 2013

Stanislav Mádl Chardonnay barrique 2009 pozdní sběr

Variety: Chardonnay
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Velké Pavlovice sub appellation, Velké Bílovice village
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Color: straw yellow
Bouquet: red apples, pineapple, butter, hint of vanilla
Taste: medium body, very round, canned pineapple, creamy with hint of nuts, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: pork
Overall score: 4+7+12+6+6+50=85
Price: CZK 170
Stopper: plastic cork
Quite good example how barrique aging is used just to accompany primary fruity character of the wine and not overpowering it completely.

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