Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc 2011 cave-de-turckheim avoiding the harsh tannins sometimes

avoiding the harsh tannins sometimes found in serious Cahors

Many of these wines are rare

All in all

it is a little richer than usual

this wine has a rounded palate with good length and acidity

Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc 2011 cave-de-turckheim avoiding the harsh tannins sometimesPale gold with green gold highlights, the grenache blanc dominant blend has a somewhat different aromatic profile from the 2010 vintage. A very strong impression of melon, along with Asian pear, pineapple and grapefruit pith, and in the mouth, very rich, sporting a certain modicum of tannin; this bodes exceptionally well for great longevity. The wine's unique flavors will pair exceptionally well with hard cheeses, seafood (lobster especially), roasted