Guillaume Reynouard
K' Sa Tête Vin de France Pineau d'Aunis
France
Been a while since a red wine struck me like this. Made me think in a certain way. It's not a fancy wine, not powerful, not opulent or showy or "wow..." but what it is is fucking delicious. And it is complex. And different. And it has depth. It is all those things yet light as a feather, drinkable, which of course prevents it from being taken seriously, since we all know that "no pain, no gain," as the rule pertains to wine, or "bigger is better." My preference is for balanced wine, some fruit, some earth, some mineral, not too heavy or hot, a sense of surprise, and a beginning, middle, and end. This country wine does it beautifully.
Been a while since a red wine struck me like this. Made me think in a certain way. It's not a fancy wine, not powerful, not opulent or showy or "wow..." but what it is is fucking delicious. And it is complex. And different. And it has depth. It is all those things yet light as a feather, drinkable, which of course prevents it from being taken seriously, since we all know that "no pain, no gain," as the rule pertains to wine, or "bigger is better." My preference is for balanced wine, some fruit, some earth, some mineral, not too heavy or hot, a sense of surprise, and a beginning, middle, and end. This country wine does it beautifully.
2 people found it helpfulMar 20th, 2017
first impression was kids strawberry yogurt, leather & smoky notes, some turbidity, licorice, some vinegar notes, but not over powering.
first impression was kids strawberry yogurt, leather & smoky notes, some turbidity, licorice, some vinegar notes, but not over powering.
Apr 6th, 2017
Never had much love for this varietal, always reminded me of oxidized carrot juice, but this is starting to look like something, I imagine that some peps have started realizing the potential, it's elegant/light/alive, quite a solid example.
Never had much love for this varietal, always reminded me of oxidized carrot juice, but this is starting to look like something, I imagine that some peps have started realizing the potential, it's elegant/light/alive, quite a solid example.
Aug 19th, 2016The epitome of vin de soif. And 10.5% abv
The epitome of vin de soif. And 10.5% abv
Aug 18th, 2014Peppery and cherry. Old Loire grape Pineau D'aunis. Lovely. Pinot like but no tannin but medium weight. Not showy but like Loire whites great with food cause of the acidity. Tasted In 7/14 wine group
Peppery and cherry. Old Loire grape Pineau D'aunis. Lovely. Pinot like but no tannin but medium weight. Not showy but like Loire whites great with food cause of the acidity. Tasted In 7/14 wine group
Jul 13th, 2014LOVE. Loire might be my favourite French region.
Some green pepper on the nose. Dangerously drinkable. Food friendly. Went well with spiced ground beef and rice, but this red would be a good companion for red or white meat, Indian dishes, or on its own.
LOVE. Loire might be my favourite French region.
Some green pepper on the nose. Dangerously drinkable. Food friendly. Went well with spiced ground beef and rice, but this red would be a good companion for red or white meat, Indian dishes, or on its own.
first time i’ve had this. really wonderful.
first time i’ve had this. really wonderful.
Dec 20th, 2018