Jancis' most recent review of UK retailer Marks & Spencer back in April was called Some great value from M&S. Now, as of 18 Aug, they are following the UK supermarket trend by offering 25% off any purchase of six wines or more, which makes for some keen buys. The offer runs until 4 Sep.
Below are 13 tasting notes I took at the same tasting, in addition to Jancis' main article. They are presented by style/colour and producer (sur)name.
SPARKLING
Primary apple fruits. Very high acid, pretty frothy on the...
Charming leafy character, round fruit, even a hint of biscuit –...
WHITE
Sharp, crisp and with a salty lemon finish. Brisk! (RH)
Apple juice, bit of cinnamon, some phenolic grip too. The right...
Bitter white fruit, some violets, a bit of green olive...
Ripe green apples, full body, has the breadth so often absent...
Light but well-defined apricot and peach. Clean finish, nice...
ROSÉ
Boiled sweets, artificial flavours. Rent-a-rosé. (RH)
Grassy, light red fruit, bit of flowery aroma. Very simple...
RED
Impertinent vanilla oak on the nose, sufficient black fruit, a...
Hot, oven-fresh black fruit, so smooth as to be moisturised...
Overt red cherry fruit, dry finish. Quite light overall...
The purplest shade you can think of in the glass. Simple black...
