The flavor of wax in wine of El-Jadida
Discover the of El-Jadida wines revealing the of wax flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
The wine region of El-Jadida of Morocco. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de Khmis or the Domaine Boulaouane produce mainly wines red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of El-Jadida are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of El-Jadida often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or cassis and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak.
We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of El-Jadida, producing 10 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of El-Jadida go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
A couple of weeks ago, I was looking up at some terraced vineyards in St-Joseph with an Australian friend. He remarked that he’d never seen a steep vineyard like this in his home country. Who could afford to rip out the trees, build the access roads, construct the terraces, and plant the vines, without being certain beforehand that the resulting wine could be sold at prices high enough to recoup the investment? It might not be the most romantic way of looking at it. But that’s the modern reality ...
The ambitious project named ‘Elements’ sees the launch of 1,000 meticulously handcrafted wooden presentation boxes each containing a different number and format of the estate’s wines. Taking inspiration from the shape of the cellars, designed by Philippe Starck and Luc Arsène-Henry and completed in 2016, these unique showcases house either two double magnums, three magnums or six bottles that have been specially preserved in the estate’s cellars – a detail marked by a gol ...
Rhône 2021 en primeur vintage rating: Northern Rhône: 2.5/5 Consistently excellent white wines, but reds very mixed due to severe frost and a mild, rainy season. Some are weak and green, others very good in a fresh and structured style. Southern Rhône: 2/5 Fresh, bright, intense white wines throughout the region. A hard frost reduced yields and produced a fragile harvest for reds. Quality is mixed; many wines lack ripeness, but there are some very good wines in a lean, fresh style with relativel ...