Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
le Chardonnay s'exprime bien
English translation:
the flavours or aromas of Chardonnay are easily identifiable
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Yolanda Broad
Jun 22, 2004 11:50
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French term
le Chardonnay s'exprime bien
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I know what this means but don't know how to say it in wine lingo. This is from a wine expert's description:
Robe or vert brillante.
Nez subtil ; le Chardonnay s’exprime bien, le bois est harmonieux.
Note bois fumé, vanille, coco, épicé, miel, amande. Note pain grillé, beurre, boisé distingué.
Bouche : le bois est remarquablement bien incorporé ; sensation tactile excellente ; pas de
Rigidification des muqueuses.
Laisse le vin propre.
Thanks, Karen
Robe or vert brillante.
Nez subtil ; le Chardonnay s’exprime bien, le bois est harmonieux.
Note bois fumé, vanille, coco, épicé, miel, amande. Note pain grillé, beurre, boisé distingué.
Bouche : le bois est remarquablement bien incorporé ; sensation tactile excellente ; pas de
Rigidification des muqueuses.
Laisse le vin propre.
Thanks, Karen
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the flavours or aromas of Chardonnay are easily identifiable
This would mean that the grape variety can be easily identified in the wine.
I am currently undergoing a Masters programme in International trade of Wines and Spirits in France.
I am currently undergoing a Masters programme in International trade of Wines and Spirits in France.
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Comment: "Thanks to
everyone for their great suggestions! I thought this one was the most
straightforward. Karen"
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this is a classic Chardonnay
I totally agree with Sujta but I thought I would offer another option.
or 'this is a typical Chardonnay'
or 'this is a typical Chardonnay'
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Bourth (X)
: I suspect it's actually a blended wine (most French wines are) in which the Chardonnay content comes out.
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if so, you are entirely right. Cheers.
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the Chardonnay comes through (strongly)
Part of the Moueix family stable, the Cabernet character comes through on a cassis nose with a slightly herbal character, good body and length.
The
Pinot Noir character comes through nicely and, just to make sure, you will ...
www.vintageassessments.com/np-jun1-2002.html
[said of a Pinotage] Deep, full, crimson red with purple tinges. Strong fruit expression topped with good, light oak characters. Varietal character comes through well on the palate.
[In fact there are LOTS of hits for "varietal character comes through" ; since your Chardonnay is one such variety, there's no reason why you can't use "Chardonnay flavour comes through" (strongly, etc.)]
“Varietal semillon
character comes through in the waxiness of this soft, ripe white. ...
www.capewine.com/reference/awards_acclaim.htm
but the Riesling character comes through in this dish. The acidity in the
dish doesn't overpower
AND EVEN:
It warms up as it sits in the glass on the table and the full-bodied character of the chardonnay comes through. It is rich and wine-like and I actually ...
www.wineoftheweek.com/tastings/0208jacquart.html
The Pinot Grigio is evident in the aromas (pear and toast) and the Chardonnay comes through on the palate (tropical fruit and pears).". ...
www.banfivintners.com/.../start_ id-lfffajhklildpkgpfhiplplieebjmkmhobjdadac
You will experience fragrant fruit and berry aromas, but the Chardonnay comes through
Meursault, 1er Cru Perrieres, 1986 (Guy Roulet) Botrytised nose, honeyed, smoky (not oak), almost Alsace Pinot Gris initially, yet purer chardonnay comes through before fading to maderised characters. So complex on nose that palate seems uninteresting and lean by comparison.Just over the hill by 2-4 years possibly
The
Pinot Noir character comes through nicely and, just to make sure, you will ...
www.vintageassessments.com/np-jun1-2002.html
[said of a Pinotage] Deep, full, crimson red with purple tinges. Strong fruit expression topped with good, light oak characters. Varietal character comes through well on the palate.
[In fact there are LOTS of hits for "varietal character comes through" ; since your Chardonnay is one such variety, there's no reason why you can't use "Chardonnay flavour comes through" (strongly, etc.)]
“Varietal semillon
character comes through in the waxiness of this soft, ripe white. ...
www.capewine.com/reference/awards_acclaim.htm
but the Riesling character comes through in this dish. The acidity in the
dish doesn't overpower
AND EVEN:
It warms up as it sits in the glass on the table and the full-bodied character of the chardonnay comes through. It is rich and wine-like and I actually ...
www.wineoftheweek.com/tastings/0208jacquart.html
The Pinot Grigio is evident in the aromas (pear and toast) and the Chardonnay comes through on the palate (tropical fruit and pears).". ...
www.banfivintners.com/.../start_ id-lfffajhklildpkgpfhiplplieebjmkmhobjdadac
You will experience fragrant fruit and berry aromas, but the Chardonnay comes through
Meursault, 1er Cru Perrieres, 1986 (Guy Roulet) Botrytised nose, honeyed, smoky (not oak), almost Alsace Pinot Gris initially, yet purer chardonnay comes through before fading to maderised characters. So complex on nose that palate seems uninteresting and lean by comparison.Just over the hill by 2-4 years possibly
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awilliams
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NancyLynn
: the spirit of the chardonnay comes through... sounds good! too early in the day though...
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Francis MARC
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Vanessa Lindsey
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Communicates message; preserves style
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the aromas of Chardonnay come through (sharply)
another possibility: I'm trying to think of what Jilly Goulden (famous wine-taster in Britain) might say!
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Note added at 1 hr 40 mins (2004-06-22 13:30:50 GMT)
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sorry Bourth: Ours came through at the same time (great minds, eh?).
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Note added at 1 hr 42 mins (2004-06-22 13:32:50 GMT)
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sorry Bourth: Ours came through at the same time (great minds, eh?).
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Note added at 1 hr 40 mins (2004-06-22 13:30:50 GMT)
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sorry Bourth: Ours came through at the same time (great minds, eh?).
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Note added at 1 hr 42 mins (2004-06-22 13:32:50 GMT)
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sorry Bourth: Ours came through at the same time (great minds, eh?).
Peer comment(s):
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writeaway
: Jilly Goulden? she always seemed so sloshed by the time she did her bit.... :-)
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bless her. obviously kept forgetting to spit into the bucket. Cheers
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Vicky Papaprodromou
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Thanks
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Francis MARC
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Cheers
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1 day 19 hrs
Chardonnay speaks for itself
this reflects the general nature of the phrase
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Note added at 1 day 19 hrs 33 mins (2004-06-24 07:24:11 GMT)
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in this context \"this Chardonnay speaks for itself\" would be better
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Note added at 1 day 19 hrs 33 mins (2004-06-24 07:24:11 GMT)
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in this context \"this Chardonnay speaks for itself\" would be better
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