There’s an elegant herbaceous/woody feel to the nose, which I like, but it gets a little old after 3 glasses. Then again, after 3 glasses, I’m usually not quite as analytical in how I’m drinking wine…!
The tannins are such that the mouthfeel has definite body – there’s certainly no problems with their integration – and it doesn’t especially benefit with air.
My vintner described this as one to pop-and-pour, and I’m inclined to agree. Nothing special, and maybe there’s better introductions to Bergerac, but a pleasurable drink and just right for the midweek.
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**Colour:** Ruby.
**Aroma:** Black pepper, raspberry sauce, cedar, blackberry, a hint of plum.
**Palate:** Plum, cedar, forest fruits, chocolate.
**Mouthfeel:** Robust, but not stern.
**Finish:** Plum and sous bois.
**Overall Thoughts:** My first Bergerac!
There’s an elegant herbaceous/woody feel to the nose, which I like, but it gets a little old after 3 glasses. Then again, after 3 glasses, I’m usually not quite as analytical in how I’m drinking wine…!
Anyway. As for the palate, there’s a certain minty tobacco-ness to it all. It adds an edge that I don’t completely like because, when combined with the taste of forest fruits, it reminds me of [Halls Soothers](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soothers-Flavour-Strawberry-Raspberry-Blackcurrant/dp/B0CNRV2DJY). But that’s nothing deep.
The tannins are such that the mouthfeel has definite body – there’s certainly no problems with their integration – and it doesn’t especially benefit with air.
My vintner described this as one to pop-and-pour, and I’m inclined to agree. Nothing special, and maybe there’s better introductions to Bergerac, but a pleasurable drink and just right for the midweek.