Screwcap. Brilliant stuff. Marvellous minerally energy, generous fruit, creamy lemon, smoke and chamomile, intense and broad but with flawless precision, firm but ripe acidity, very good resonance and length.
A blend of 85% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot. Concentrated and deep, inky but not over the top, warm spices and leafiness, cherries and mint, powerful (14.5% ABV) but fresh and energetic, firmly structured with well-judged, finely grained tannins, hint of dark chocolate, port-like finish with great drive and energy, very good length. Not generally my style, but I cannot challenge its quality.
2021 François Chidaine Le Chenin d'Ici 92 Points
France, Loire Valley, Val de Loire
Fresh and minerally, juicy orchard fruit, lovely woolly typicity, elegant weight (13% ABV), silky texture, light bitters, precise and zesty finish. A minor chef d’oeuvre, extreme drinkability.
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2020 Domaine des Baumard Savennières Clos de Saint Yves 93 Points
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Savennières
Screwcap. Brilliant stuff. Marvellous minerally energy, generous fruit, creamy lemon, smoke and chamomile, intense and broad but with flawless precision, firm but ripe acidity, very good resonance and length.
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2018 Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 94 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
A blend of 85% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot. Concentrated and deep, inky but not over the top, warm spices and leafiness, cherries and mint, powerful (14.5% ABV) but fresh and energetic, firmly structured with well-judged, finely grained tannins, hint of dark chocolate, port-like finish with great drive and energy, very good length. Not generally my style, but I cannot challenge its quality.
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