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Château des Charmes Estate Bottled Pinot Noir 2008 Wine Review

Château des Charmes Estate Bottled Pinot Noir 2008

Château des Charmes Estate Bottled Pinot Noir 2008

V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $14.55

Drink: 2012-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Château des Charmes

Agent: Chateau des Charmes

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Love this big juicy, mouth-watering red that's loaded with tart cherry aromas and flavours. It's not heavy, but it is vibrant. This is an amazing price for pinot noir.

Pinot Noir food pairings: Ontario lamb burger right off the grill topped with caramelized onions and C'est Bon chevre.

This Château des Charmes Estate Bottled Pinot Noir 2008 was reviewed on June 22, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Pinot Noir is known the world over as the “heart break grape” because of how difficult it is to grow well. The slightest bit of moisture in the air can spell trouble so it is critical that we stay vigilant during the growing season. Our sustainable practices mean we are in the vineyards routinely so we can spot the beginnings of a problem and stop it from developing. This Pinot is nicely balanced. It should remind you of strawberries and violets on the nose with a hint of mushrooms. On the palate the tannins are nicely integrated giving the wine structure and age ability.

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