Applied to wines with a certain delicacy, elegance, poise and a certain aromatic discretion.
The rich full, rich texture on the palate which some wines possess is referred to as flesh.
A wine with strong flesh.
A wine which is supple and agreeable may be said to ‘flow’ over the palate, with great fluidity in its flavours.
A wine which remains lightly acidic, but offers an enjoyable sense of freshness.
A wine which is full should be harmonious and give the impression that its flavour occupies the whole mouth for a good length of time.