Greener, more pungent nose than FdP bottling. Light red fruits, a bit of barnyard (FdP had none), long finish. Quite round and harmonic. Seemed to be more edgy and green but also more concentrated than FdP.
More juicy and with a harsher tannin than grafted version. More intense nose of red currants, pencil shavings and propane. With time gets broader and more silky. A bit dirty, Jura red feel to it. Overall seems softer and more elegant than grafted version. Juicy, fruity style, but with excellent balance, not overdone.
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Saumur-Champigny
Young, fresh, juicy, lively, mild fruitiness, super friendly. A perfect summer wine, borderline diluted, but would be perfect for a warm summer evening.
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Saumur-Champigny
Spritzy, almost petillant feeling to it, quite puzzling. Strongly reminded me of some Jura reds with their dirty red currant nose and light body. Peculiar, not sure if the bottle is representative.
Very rich, dense and multilayered. Herbal note (dill and physalis), high pitched florals, also some soap. A pleasant spicy note on the palate, seems hot and powerful, but well balanced and the alcohol bite doesn't seem obtrusive. Still lots of potential, I wonder how it will taste after 2-3 years. WOTN for me and everybody at the table. (92+)
2005 Charles Joguet Chinon Les Varennes du Grand Clos 91 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Chinon
Greener, more pungent nose than FdP bottling. Light red fruits, a bit of barnyard (FdP had none), long finish. Quite round and harmonic. Seemed to be more edgy and green but also more concentrated than FdP.
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2005 Charles Joguet Chinon Franc de Pied Les Varennes du Grand Clos 91 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Chinon
More juicy and with a harsher tannin than grafted version. More intense nose of red currants, pencil shavings and propane. With time gets broader and more silky. A bit dirty, Jura red feel to it. Overall seems softer and more elegant than grafted version. Juicy, fruity style, but with excellent balance, not overdone.
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