France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Montlouis-sur-Loire
Very light colour, in no way indicative of age; initially closed and flinty, but opens up beautifully to lemon verbena, vegetal notes, hint of fruit, wax, harmoniousm lively and deep; dry, perfect balance, good weight, well-rounded, stylish, subtle and mature flavours; smoky and waxy finish, lovely length. Drinking well, long life. Now - 2010+.
1985 Domaine Deletang Montlouis-sur-Loire Sec 93 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Montlouis-sur-Loire
Very light colour, in no way indicative of age; initially closed and flinty, but opens up beautifully to lemon verbena, vegetal notes, hint of fruit, wax, harmoniousm lively and deep; dry, perfect balance, good weight, well-rounded, stylish, subtle and mature flavours; smoky and waxy finish, lovely length. Drinking well, long life. Now - 2010+.
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1988 Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Domaine d'Isore 93 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Chinon
Medium-intense, mature, saturated bricky red; fabulous nose, open, mature and fragrant, plums, armagnac, bay leaf, spices, wonderful depth, dark and rich, excellent typicity; elegant and balanced, lively structure, good stuffing, juicy fruit (plums), mushrooms; excellent length, complete. First-rate Chinon. Now - 2003+.
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