Debussy ‘Reverie’ Pays d’Oc 2016 Rosé, Chardonnay and Cabernet Syrah

FEATURED WINES IN THIS REVIEW

• Debussy ‘Reverie’ Pays d’Oc Rosé 2016
  Rose from France - Other

  Review Date : 13-May-2018

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Bright, pale candyfloss pink with slight peach hues and some depth, lighter on the rim. The nose is light and delicate , quite reticent, showing soft and subtle aromas of strawberries and cherries, with hints of pomegranate and quince, unfolding red florals. The aromas are uncomplicated and gentle. Off-dry to taste and light-medium bodied, the palate has gently fresh flavours of strawberries and cherries with quince elements and lifted red florals. A suggestion of savoury bottle development adds detail. The palate is smooth-flowing with hints of unctuousness and slippery, thirst-quenching acidity carrying the wine to a light, nuanced finish with subtle fruit richness. This is a light, off-dry rosé with delicate flavours of strawberries, cherries and florals, on a smooth, refreshing palate. Serve as an aperitif, with canapés and dim sum over the next 2 years. A saignee wine, 100% Grenache, cool-fermented to 12.0% alc., the wine aged 2 months on lees. 16.5/20 May 2018 RRP $22.95
• Debussy ‘Reverie’ Pays d’Oc Chardonnay 2016
  Chardonnay from France - Other

  Review Date : 13-May-2018

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Bright, light lemon-gold colour with a pale edge. The nose is full with bright and lively aromas of ripe citrus fruit along with yellow stonefruits intermingling with positive and up-front spicy and nutty oak elements. The aromatics have depth and volume, and unfold some lanolin-like nuances. Medium-full bodied, the palate is fulsome with good depth a breadth of citrus fruit and stonefruit flavours enhanced by strong nutty and spicy oak elements. The flavours are mouthfilling and balanced by refreshing and lively acidity, and the wine carries with good drive and energy along a fine-textured line, leading to a lingering finish of fruit and oak. This is a mouthfilling and upfront Chardonnay with bold, citrus and stonefruit flavours alongside nutty and spicy oak, on a fulsome and refreshing palate with a fine-textured line. Match with grilled and roasted poultry, pork and veal over the next 3 years. Chardonnay fruit fermented to 13.5% and matured with oak contact, the wine undergoing batonnage. 17.5-/20 May 2018 RRP $22.95
• Debussy ‘Reverie’ Pays d’Oc Cabernet/Syrah 2016
  Blended Red from France - Other

  Review Date : 13-May-2018

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Very dark, deep, near impenetrable black-red colour with slight purple hues, youthful in appearance. The nose is softly full and well-packed showing plenty of presence of ripe dark-red and black berried fruits and dark plums harmoniously melded with fragrant dark herbs and suggestions of lifted, nutty oak, unveiling some earthy detail providing a little interest. Medium-bodied, the palate has rich, sweet and juicy flavours of ripe dark-red and black berried fruits with plum notes. The fruit is succulent and is underlined by light, supple, grainy tannins. The fruit forms a good core and has mouthfilling presence, with soft acidity enhancing the richness. The wine carries positively to a plush, weighty finish. This is a soft, plush and juicy Pays d'Oc Cabernet/Shiraz with ripe fruit flavours and supple tannins and good mouthfeel and weight. Match with barbecued and roasted red meat dishes over the next 3+ years. A blend of 50% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, fermented to 13.0% alc., the wine aged 6 months with French oak contact. 17.0+/20 May 2018 RRP $22.95