Thursday, September 5, 2013

Chateau Valtice Aurelius 2005 výběr z hroznů

Variety: 100% Aurelieus (Neuburger x Rhine Rieslig)
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Mikulv sub-appellation, Dolní Dunajovice village, Kraví hora
Vintage: 2005
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Color: golden yellow
Bouquet: quite herby, dry orange crust, honey
Taste: medium body, minerality, very nice citrus acidity, lime, dry orange peel macerated in sugar, hint of honey, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: on its own or matured sheep cheese
Overall score: 4+7+11+6+7+50=85
Price: CZK 170 (in 2007)
Stopper: single piece cork
Very nice example of Aurelius. Sealed under the single piece cork, which was not soaked at all despite 2005 vintage, the wine is its peak right now. Check my notes from April 2013 and September 2011.

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