In the article on Auvergne wines I spoke of a unique effect of foehn, a wind, created by the collision of clouds with the mountains, which descends from the mountains and warms the air and which thus promotes the maturation of the grapes. However, the grapes accumulate enough sugar for a sufficient level of alcohol in future wines and notes of fleshy and gourmet ripe fruits, while keeping the freshness and acidity.
Rosé wine ” L’Effet de Fun” (a nice play on words for the name of a vintage) from the Héritage Volcanique estate is a fine example of this association of terroir particularities. The wine has tension and crisp acidity, wrapped in a round and gourmand texture, as well as with some complexity. It is a harmonious and pleasant wine, which will suit different occasions and light summer dishes.
Color: pale salmon
Nose: the aromas are expressive and warming, but subtle. It expresses the tangy notes of fresh and dried raspberry, fresh strawberry, dried strawberry and redcurrant. The is also a herbaceous hint (dried and fresh herbs), a slight smoky touch, as well as a delicate floral bouquet (rose, hawthorn). After aeration, slightly sweet gourmet aromas of red apple and apricots appear, balanced by the tanginess of pink grapefruit, passion fruit and a crunchy, nutty hint of passion fruit seeds.
Palate: The wine is fine, tangy and fresh, with a nice persistence and tension. The citrus notes (lemon, grapefruit) are more expressive on the nose. In the mid-palate, they are complemented by the flavors of apricot, raspberry, fresh and fresh herbs, combined with a floral hint of hawthorn.
Overall impression and quality assessment: a gourmet wine, ripe and warm on the nose, refreshing and delicate on the palate. Beautiful tension and balance. A gastronomic rosé with a certain complexity, but pleasant and accessible for summer evenings.
Food and wine pairings: grilled prawns , avocado-shrimp cocktail, raw fish or fish marinated in olive oil with lemon zest, vegetable salads or grilled fish (except those with a strong taste, like mackerel)… the choice is very wide.
