I've occasionally encountered a 'creamy' note in red wine, which I really enjoy and seek out, though it's rare I come across it.
I'm not a frequent drinker, consuming about two bottles a month, so my palate isn't exactly highly refined. I usually spend around 20 euros per bottle here in Paris.
The first time I noticed this creamy note was in a Bordeaux I had at a restaurant last year. Recently, I bought a 15-euro bottle of Chateau Lafont Menaut 2021 PESSAC-LÉOGNAN, which had that distinct note. It's a scent I love but don't really taste, it’s something I smell in the wine.
I was thinking It might be a 'vanilla' note, but it's distinctly creamy. Others usually notice it only after I point it out.
If anyone can suggest wine styles that might have this note, I'd appreciate it, especially as I'm buying a bottle this afternoon!
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