WSET第4級第1週品酒筆記

邁向WSET第4級，心中有些惶恐，因為這個學位的級數竟然要分六個部份分別地測驗，一般人大約需要花2年的時間來完成這個及格率不到3成的考試。聽完講解心中已經涼了半截，在驚嚇當中試酒的能力被打回Ground Zero。

本週的試酒名單首選 10年的Chapoutier Schieferkopf Lieu-Dit Fels Riesling

酒名：M. CHAPOUTIER Riesling Alsace Lieu-Dit Fels Schieferkopf 2010
產地：法國阿爾薩斯
品種：麗絲玲
開瓶：2013-10-09於WSET第4級課程 (CAD $45)
評分：WS 92 / RP 93
視覺：清澈，淡金色
嗅覺：純淨，濃郁的柑橘，鳳梨，花香，礦物與石蠟氣味，年輕。
味覺：微甜與不甜之間，中上的酸性，酒精濃度與酒體。中上的葡萄柚，檸檬，鳳梨，白胡椒與礦物口味。長回味長度。
結論：有著現代風味的優質阿爾薩斯麗絲玲。已達適飲期，最多可再貯存4-5年。

WSET Level 4 Wine Tasting Week 1

Picks of the week:  10 Chapoutier Schieferkopf Lieu-Dit Fels Riesling

My tasting skills was back to ground zero after the shock of finding out the 2+ years, 6 exams and <30% passing rate of this diploma level...  

M. CHAPOUTIER Riesling Alsace Lieu-Dit Fels Schieferkopf 2010

Tasted on 2013-10-09 at WSET Level 4 Class (CAD $45)

WS 92 / RP 93

Appearance: Clear, pale gold

Nose: Clean, pronounced tangerine, pineapple, floral, mineral and waxy aromas at youthful stage

Palate: Dry to off-dry, medium+ acidity, medium+ alcohol and medium+ bodied. With medium+ grapefruit, lemon, pineapple, white pepper and mineral flavors with long length.

Conclusion: Very good Alsace Riesling in modern style.  Drink now and may benefit for 4-5 years further ageing.