Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Tasting - Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut

Name:  Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut
Variety:  Blend of Macabeu, Xarel-lo, Parellada
Region: Penedes Region
Country: Spain
Year: Not available
Price: $11.99
Wine Review:  This wine has beautiful aromas of bright lemon, slight apple, and honey.  It has off-dry flavors of clean, crisp citrus that leans toward grapefruit with some light nuttiness. This wine was made using the Champagne method (written on label as  ”Metodo Tradiconal”), so the bubbles authentic, plentiful, long-lasting, and fun. Medium body (12% alcohol), medium acidity, and medium finish. Overall, a satisfying sparkler.

My Review:  This is a well-balanced sparkling wine that I would highly recommend! This translucent sparkler had wonderful aromas of white peach and pear.  The taste is that of bright citrus flavors such as lemon and lime. It is a slightly tart with a hint of green apple taste at the finish.  It is a light bodied semi-dry sparkler that was fantastic on a hot summer afternoon. I paired this sparkling wine with brie cheese and it gave the cheese a slightly hazelnut flavor and enhanced the creaminess of the cheese.  I absolutely loved the taste of the citrus and invigorating feeling of the bubbles in my mouth! 

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