Very strong brett aroma, with some tomato leaf and tobacco on the nose. An exceptional amount of sediment. The palate is a bit more fruit driven with strawberries, tart blackberries, and exceptional concentration. Some noticeable brett there too. High acidity. I wouldn’t be surprised if this were a slightly off bottle but it’s so typical of Chinon that I nailed it blind with one sniff. Not for everyone, but incredibly charming.
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Great Cabernet Franc ! Slightly opaque deep cranberry red color in the glass with lovely aromas of cassis, cherries and raspberries. On the palate, very engaging fresh fruit flavors from the red fruits mentioned above. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with its complex texture enveloping the mid palate. Acidity is excellent with very enjoyable finish.
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Well made fresh and herbal Chinon from one of the top producers. Aged for 15 months in concrete and old oak. Medium ruby colour. Medium intensity aroma of black currants, meat, leather, cranberries, beetroot, hint of green pepper. Medium+ body, herbal and vegetal black fruit flavours of medium+ intensity, medium acidity and tannins, long herbal finish.
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1/2/2024 - henryfriendly Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very strong brett aroma, with some tomato leaf and tobacco on the nose. An exceptional amount of sediment. The palate is a bit more fruit driven with strawberries, tart blackberries, and exceptional concentration. Some noticeable brett there too. High acidity. I wouldn’t be surprised if this were a slightly off bottle but it’s so typical of Chinon that I nailed it blind with one sniff. Not for everyone, but incredibly charming.
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12/26/2023 - WineAcademic wrote: 91 Points
Good concentration. Nice dark fruit. Tertiary tones are quite distinct. Interesting.
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11/2/2023 - EXPLORER 825 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great Cabernet Franc !
Slightly opaque deep cranberry red color in the glass with lovely aromas of cassis, cherries and raspberries.
On the palate, very engaging fresh fruit flavors from the red fruits mentioned above.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied with its complex texture enveloping the mid palate.
Acidity is excellent with very enjoyable finish.
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5/22/2023 - Max S. Likes this wine: 91 Points
Black pepper, green peppers, and red and black fruits. Solid structure. Good for up to 10 years from release.
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4/17/2023 - Ernestas Likes this wine: 89 Points
Well made fresh and herbal Chinon from one of the top producers. Aged for 15 months in concrete and old oak. Medium ruby colour. Medium intensity aroma of black currants, meat, leather, cranberries, beetroot, hint of green pepper. Medium+ body, herbal and vegetal black fruit flavours of medium+ intensity, medium acidity and tannins, long herbal finish.
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