Cru d'Arche Pugneau is an unclassified Sauternes estate, but its vineyards lie in close proximity to several big name estates--d'Yquem, Suiduiraut, Lafaurie Peyraugie and Rabaud Promis.
It's a glorious deep gold color with viscous "legs" that coat the glass. It's almost too thick to swirl. The nose offers up rich notes of apricots with their peels plus a more delicate air of spring flowers. There is a heavy dose of botrytis, creating a slightly bitter note on the palate. This wine would be better with a little bottle age, but it's still drinking nicely and is a good accompaniment for the excellent dessert--Viognier-macerated apricot and goat cheese gratin. It was the perfect choice to end the Tasters' Guild meal at Cosmo's Cucina.
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Interesting blog. Very unique. Have you tried Klein Constantia's Vin de Constance? One heck of an artisan wine with a great history. Thanks for the artisan guidance!
ReplyDeleteNo, I haven't tried Vin de Constance, Allan. But I did a quick bit of research and it looks interesting. It's a Muscat, right? But not fortified as the Australian Muscats are.
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