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 Vintage2003 Label 1 of 92 
TypeRed
ProducerOlga Raffault (web)
VarietyCabernet Franc
Designationn/a
VineyardLes Picasses
CountryFrance
RegionLoire Valley
SubRegionTouraine
AppellationChinon

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2015 and 2026 (based on 269 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 86.7 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 9 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by tendring on 1/6/2015 & rated 89 points: Fruity nose with a background of earthy vegetal notes.
Well balanced, earthy and fruity, medium length. (2624 views)
 Tasted by johnnyrichardson on 12/30/2013 & rated 83 points: I was hoping these would improve further, but I don't think they will. Time to drink up if you have any. (2588 views)
 Tasted by martcouz on 5/25/2011 & rated 89 points: La Cabernet Franc est très détectable et typique mais j'adore. Malgré ses 8 ans, il y a un côté végétal assez prononcé. Belle structure. On dirait qu'il est encore tout jeune. (3977 views)
 Tasted by Headless on 7/21/2010 & rated 87 points: Frankly disappointed for this wine, had greater expectations from one of the best producers in Chinon. The nose had a hint of cream, light red berries and some smokyness. The palate was thin, where is the fruit? Well made wine, just boring. (4076 views)
 Tasted by mkaminski on 4/27/2010 & rated 87 points: Dark cherry-ruby colour. In the beginning aromas of mushrooms and yeast, then fruity aromas of sour cherries, dark plums, black currant and licorice.Very aromatic. On the palate dominant acidity and moderate tannins. (4207 views)
 Tasted by BoireBio on 2/19/2010 & rated 89 points: 16,5/20 V: Grenat aux reflets marons O: En bouche....Wow ! Notes de tabac et animale, cèdre. Très belle complexité aromatique. Le nez est vraiment sublime et il me comble. G: En bouche, il offre de beaux tannins. On sent le bois, le thé noir, la terre. Bref, beaucoup d'expression du terroir. C'est original, raçé sans avoir une structure carrée. Finesse ! Excellent. Super beau Chinon à 24$C àa la SAQ (2295 views)
 Tasted by ludwigbpm on 2/22/2009 & rated 87 points: Nez plutôt simple, avec un certain côté compoté. En bouche c'est étonnament mince, les tanins accrochent un peu. Il s'avère plus équilibré après une heure d'aération. Bon vin, sans plus. (2246 views)
 Tasted by johnnyrichardson on 11/8/2008 & rated 85 points: Nice earthy Loire red, tannic and slightly "vegetale". Not at all ready, it's well and truly gone to sleep. To taste again in 2-3 years minimum, this should be very good if I can wait long enough. (1880 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By Chris Kissack
Winedoctor, September 2023 (9/1/2023)
(Olga Raffault Les Picasses Chinon Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Chris Kissack
Winedoctor, December 2018 (12/1/2018)
(Olga Raffault Les Picasses Chinon Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Chris Kissack
Winedoctor, December 2013 (12/1/2013)
(Olga Raffault Les Picasses Chinon Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Chris Kissack
Winedoctor, September 2011
(Olga Raffault Chinon Les Picasses) Subscribe to see review text.
By Chris Kissack
Winedoctor, September 2011
(Olga Raffault Les Picasses Chinon Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Chris Kissack
Winedoctor, July 2007
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CellarTracker Wiki Articles (login to edit | view all articles)

Olga Raffault

Producer website

Cabernet Franc

Varietal character (Appellation America) | Wines & Vines article

Les Picasses

On weinlagen-info

France

Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)

Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings

2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.com

Loire Valley

Vins du Val de Loire (Interprofession des Vins du Val de Loire)

Jancis Robinson vintage reports
Wine Spectator vintage reports
Wine Scholar Guild vintage reports

2016 vintage:
"Quality and concentration is good, with Chenin Blanc being particularly noteworthy in 2016 while Sancerre is thought to be the best of the Sauvignon Blanc appellations. Cabernet Franc is 'delicious, ripe and fruity' according to Loire courtier Chris Hardy." - Jancis Roninson

2017 vintage reports:
Jancis Robinson
Vinfolio

"2018 wines will not be typical of the Loire rather they will have the characteristics of wines from much further south" - Philippe Gilbert

2019 vintage:
Academie du Vin report
"the warm 2019 vintage is characterised by a surprising freshness" - Jim Budd

Vineyards on weinagen-info

Touraine

Touraine (wikipedia)

Chinon

On weinlagen-info

 
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