Good, full nose of barnyard, pepper, some spices, indian food aromas. Medium body, on the palate - dark cherries, slightly unripe blackcurrants, spices, quite clean. Somehow reminded me of red Rhone. (B+)
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Saumur-Champigny
Closed, muted nose, some slight smokiness or ash notes. Quite a lot of alcohol in the beginning, but after an hour it came together. Rather closed or restrained overall. Ok, but don't expect anything special. (B-)
2011 Château de la Bonneliere Chinon Rive Gauche 88 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Chinon
Good, full nose of barnyard, pepper, some spices, indian food aromas. Medium body, on the palate - dark cherries, slightly unripe blackcurrants, spices, quite clean. Somehow reminded me of red Rhone. (B+)
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2011 Domaine des Ruettes Saumur-Champigny 83 Points
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Saumur-Champigny
Closed, muted nose, some slight smokiness or ash notes. Quite a lot of alcohol in the beginning, but after an hour it came together. Rather closed or restrained overall. Ok, but don't expect anything special. (B-)
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2011 Domaine des Ellettes Saumur-Champigny 79 Points
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Saumur-Champigny
Weakest of three Cabernet francs tasted alongside. Quite flabby and plump, low accidity. Nah. (C+)
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