Marie et Vincent Tricot Marie et Vincent Tricot Les Milans, France, Vin de France

Light fruit smell, not heavy or overwhelming. Light sparkling when tasted. Pairs with compté.

Nose of red fruits - light and medium - and spices with some ashtray notes and mineral stone dust. The palate is a core of juicy light red fruits with a darker bitter roasted almond skinned finish. Excellent balance and integration.

An interesting Gamay-Pinot Noir blend from Auvergne. Light ruby in the glass. Bright aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, blackberry and just a brush of VA that doesn't bother me too much. A bit young at this stage, with the acidity blasting out of its core, so I'd leave this to settle for a at least a year before drinking it.