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Sunday, November 24, 2013 - Honestly as much as I like the wines I'm about ready to boycott the Loire until either the talented growers or the French government does something to make the labels less obtuse. Nothing on the front but a butterfly. Nothing useful on the back except the names of the grower, 13.5% alcohol and oh, the artist who drew the butterfly. Thanks for nothing. I had to guess on the vintage because there's absolutely no indication except LO 10 that could mean anything. But that's ok, I know the label artist is Heidi Kuka.

Alright, at ease, at ease. I really like the wine even if it's labeled Vin de France so who knows what's in it or where it's grown. Turns out the vineyard is somewhere near Blois and the grapes are romarantin and one of my all time favorites, menu-pineau.What??? So I'm going to cut it some slack cause what appellation would ever sanction that unholy marriage?

Darkish gold color. Reveals itself in waves. Initially, the nose is a rich, sweet, orange and citrus explosion, layered with lanolin, almonds, honey and meadow flowers. Very rich flavors roll across the palate in an almost oily texture with a satisfying finish, though perhaps a bit lacking in acidity. This is fun and seemingly as authentic as they come.

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