Wine review: Freixenet Elyssia Pinot Noir

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Last week I reviewed Freixenet Cordon Oro. It appears Madam had another bottle that she was saving for a rainy day. Hmm. As I liked Freixenet Cordon Oro so much I thought I’d try Freixenet’s Elyssia Pinot Noir (£14.50) even though I am not a lover of Rose wine or Rose Champagne.

Elyssia Pinot Noir - an excellent wine

What it says on the bottle-
Elyssia, meaning heavenly or state of perfect bliss, offers this special Pinot Noir grown in the Cava region, southwest of Barcelona, where the delicate grapes benefit from the cooling fogs rolling off the Mediterranean Sea and a long warm growing season. Enjoy the intense aromas and complex flavours of this premium Pinot Noir.

With a name derived from the Latin ‘Elysium’, meaning heavenly or a state of perfect bliss, Elyssia represents both the traditional winemaking craftsmanship of Freixenet, and our commitment to innovation and beauty through the sensual, modern bottle shape.

The reality

Elyssia comes in a very different shaped wine bottle and is very attractive to look at. The bottle is a good talking point, so ideal to take to a dinner party where you don’t know the hosts that well.

Again a nice sparkle and a pleasant dark-reddy pink in colour. It’s full of flavour and drier compared to Freixenet Cordon Oro. Out of the two I preferred this and it makes a very pleasant alternative to a rich red. Ideally served with chicken but goes just as well with a chicken tikka masala.  Again the Cava was very pleasantly scented, this time with red berries – raspberry and cherry and had some after taste but reading the label I found that was intentional.

This a excellent wine to take as a gift, and for a special meal together I highly recommend it.

Kevin

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