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| Drinking window: Drink between 2009 and 2013 (based on 15 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 87 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 24 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by wormfarmer on 11/14/2013 & rated 86 points: Didn't think I had another of these -- was happy to find it. Still drinking great, though probably doesn't have a ton of life left. Dank; minerally; a bit of green to it. I recommend drinking this chilled -- it was vastly more interesting that way. (2972 views) | | | Tasted by dsgris on 11/5/2012 & rated 88 points: Medium ruby, light sweet plum nose. Dry, light fruit and body with a little vegetable note. More like a Cab Franc than Malbec. Smooth and easy drinking. Nice place now for drinking. (3486 views) | | | Tasted by Antfugue@yahoo.com on 9/15/2012 & rated 89 points: If you like the old world, barnyardy, cut grass style wines this one is terrific. (3767 views) | | | Tasted by wormfarmer on 7/8/2012 & rated 85 points: I think this is cresting its hill right about now. Not as good as I remember its twin brother being a few months back, but the arc was the same: 5-10 minutes of nervousness as the wine opens and blooms into a fruit leathery, earthy decent dinner companion. My score's low, but I'd happily find the Vilain back in my cellar again some day. (3660 views) | | | Tasted by spo on 7/1/2012 & rated 87 points: Raspberry, plum, funk, leather, spice and stony. Overall sour and dry. (3626 views) | | | Tasted by wormfarmer on 4/20/2012 & rated 87 points: Fantastic for what it is. The first five minutes are sketchy as the funk blows off; you'll wonder whether the wine's gone off. 20, 30 minutes in, though, the greenness fades and the wine becomes quite luscious. Lots of round fruit, tanned leather. Nice acidity, would drink well with anything you'd pair a nice Beaujolais cru with. (1515 views) | | | Tasted by Patches on 2/29/2012 & rated 89 points: This wine has a nice old meets new world profile--not a fruit bomb, not overwhelmingly interesting, but layered and it leaves you wanting another glass. On the nose, there is a mix of cherry and blueberry liqueur, with floral and mineral notes. More cherries and leather on the palate. It is at once full and palate coating, but also somewhat rustic. I could drink this any time. (1383 views) | | | Tasted by pgb67 on 10/16/2011 & rated 88 points: Gets good marks for delivering exactly what I was expecting - an authentic, slightly rustic drink with a grainy tannic structure and earthy characteristics. Fruit is not in the foreground, but it had good minerality and some Rhonish meat and Burgundian forest floor going on ... (1790 views) | | | Tasted by luchavino on 4/30/2011 & rated 84 points: On first opening the nose is showing some bright dark berry with a bit of leather and must with a slightly chewy tannin dark fruit body that leads to an acidic tart cedar finish. With air the nose takes on some more dark fruit, sour mineral, leather and some grapefruit citrus that extends into the palate and finish. Quite different (in a not good way) from the first bottle I had. (2359 views) | | | Tasted by bg3034 on 2/21/2011 & rated 86 points: PnP through Nuance Wine Finer. Great nose - fresh cherries and with hints vegetables and minerals. On the palate, though, the cherry flavors were just too tart for my palate. Mild tannins, a little wood on the finish. Taste something that resembles limestone as well. The lack of balance threw me a bit, but a fine week night drinker. Aloha! (2507 views) | | | Tasted by aussie05 on 1/24/2011 & rated 86 points: Great night capper after all the good stuff has been drunk (2804 views) | | | Tasted by dsgris on 12/24/2010 & rated 88 points: Med red, light oak and brett no the nose. Dry, medium body, red fruits, slight petrol, vegetable notes, tartness. An easy drinking, not too complex wine. (2580 views) | | | Tasted by Atlantean on 12/16/2010 & rated 88 points: nice country wine hints of black cherry (2692 views) | | | Tasted by drinkfunkyanddance on 12/8/2010: Such a charming little devil! Fantabulous value. Bright cherry fruit, and a tiny bit of herby/stony quality make it a touch more complex. Yum. (2727 views) | | | Tasted by bg3034 on 10/29/2010: Didn't take specific notes, but my recollection was cran-/raspberry flavors and minerals. Some cherry on the palate too with air. I would've scored in the 86pt range. (2799 views) | | | Tasted by vanpe003 on 9/1/2010 & rated 88 points: A nice mid-weight wine with a lot of character. It has the aura of an unpretentious country wine, kind of a farmer's daughter in a sack dress. But sit down and get to know it, and there's more than meets the eye. Red cherries on the palate along with a bit of resin for depth and some good acidity. Very nicely balanced, particularly if left to evolve in the glass for an hour or so. I prefer this with a bit of air, as it becomes rounder and more pleasant for my tastes. I like this better than the 88pts would indicate, perhaps because the 12.5% alcohol is such a pleasant change of pace. (2898 views) | | | Tasted by jkwatson on 8/31/2010 & rated 89 points: Really, really good. Just at the right intersection of minerals, low alchohol and delicious fruit. Wish I had bought more than one bottle! (2937 views) | | | Tasted by mattemmo on 8/22/2010: Rock, soil, mineral, terroir. (3018 views) | | | Tasted by SteveG on 8/18/2010 & rated 89 points: Just what it sounds like, a touch of Loire greenness blended with the greater intensity and tannic grip of malbec. Well-balanced, fresh and elegant, not complex and thought-provoking, just delicious. (3033 views) | | | Tasted by luchavino on 6/29/2010 & rated 85 points: Purple color with a nose of blueberry, raspberry and currant with overtones of smoke, peat and hints of pepper. The palate is dark red fruit accented by cedar and leather that leads to a long finish. (3117 views) | | | Tasted by vanpe003 on 5/21/2010 & rated 87 points: Rustic in character. A bit of light funk initially on the nose keeps the score from being higher for me. On the palate, fairly simple but very pleasant with a hint of pine resin that adds character and interest. A bottle that is what it is....a delightful everyday drink for $12. One I enjoy more than the score might indicate. This has a lot of flexibility as a food wine. A "luncheon wine" with character. (3029 views) | | | Tasted by hemanwine on 3/30/2010 & rated 88 points: Nice little wine. Grapes taste of cold weather with hints of pepper and lilac. (3190 views) |
| i-WineReview.com, Report 22: Wines of the Western Loire (5/6/2010)
(Domaine Ricard Le Vilain Petit Rouge Touraine) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jon Rimmerman
Garagiste (2/8/2010)
(Le Vilain P tit Rouge RICARD) Cot Dear Friends, Speaking of Domaine Ricard, why not a triple play? If the last two offers are any indication (the 2009 Sauvignon and Gamay), Niki better get a good night's sleep this evening. This is Ricard's top red wine. It is deeply-fruited and full-flavored without any heaviness or high alcohol (12.50-13.0%). It is slathered with minerality and bright red fruit and the tariff forces the taster to pause with one of two looks on their face - dumb-founded or overjoyed (or both). The impetus for such a reaction? Its low price. It's also made from Malbec. Malbec is one of the hottest varietals in the world but most think of Argentina when the grape is uttered. What about the birthplace of Malbec - France? While Cahors is justifiably proud of its status as the epicenter of Malbec, there's another region that also claims the grape as its rightful son: the Loire. Those of you familiar with Loire Malbec (known as "Cot") are grinning a with a purple tongue and blackened teeth to match. Blends produced from Cot are usually the most popular of all Loire reds (even more popular than the far more widely planted Cabernet Franc) as they satisfy a caveman-like desire for tooth-staining, four-square "meat on the bones" wine not often found in the northern environs of France. Even Loire snobs require a dose of Shiraz now and again and Cot often delivers that deep-pitched presence (with a cold-toned, low-alcohol persona to satisfy the coolio circuit). In other words, Loire Cot can be the ultimate wine geek picnic beverage of choice - it stays in shape with barbequed ribs but also dances an eloquent waltz with finer cuisine. While not as black and extracted as something like Clos Roche Blanche Cot, Domaine Ricard's version is very fine indeed and it's steal of a deal. It has more in common with something like Morgon than Yacochuya but it still has laugh out loud appeal with an exuberance that is infectious. While more accessible than many green-tinged cuvees dominated by Cabernet Franc, the Le Vilain does not sacrifice the signature of Touraine: red fruit and layered rock. Not only is this authentic wine a fine match for hearty fare, it is inexpensive enough to drink several nights per week with a jovial palate presence that keeps the taster coming back for a second and third sip. Sometimes wine is meant to be drunk (or glugged) and not intellectually dissected and the 2007 Le Vilain P'tit Rouge fits that description with a raucous "Hear, hear!" HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as a terrific value for everyday and beyond. ONE SHIPMENT ONLY at this price directly from the winery cellar: 2007 Domaine Ricard "Le Vilain P'tit Rouge" (Cot) Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Loire4589 |
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