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2010 Olga Raffault Chinon Les Picasses
Cabernet Franc
- France
- Loire Valley
- Touraine
- Chinon
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Community Tasting Notes 113
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rsbeck wrote: 92 points
February 20, 2024 - Popped, poured, consumed over two evenings. Continues to develop and cruise in the cellar. Incredible QPR.
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CWilliam wrote: 91 points
February 15, 2024 - 1st of 3 bottles acquired in 2017. Drank over 3 nights - best on night 2 where bell pepper Cab Franc typcicity really showed. Medium red color with no sediment. On nose, leaf tobacco, tart cherry, strawberry and earth. Medium body, medium+ acidity, medium tannins and long finish- palate similar to nose and noticeable bell pepper (+) on night 2. 91-92 range.
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Rich S Likes this wine: 91 points
February 1, 2024 - Decanted for sediment. A bit funky right out of the gate and slightly tight as well but after about 20-30 minutes in the decanter, the wine opened up nicely. Nose of black cherry, plum, pomegranate, some tobacco, a bit of herbal cough drop, mint and just a touch of pepper in the background. Similar flavors on the palate and the fruit really comes through loud and clear. Much more dark, slightly tangy fruit expected for a 14 year old wine. Medium+ acidity, medium- tannin. Moderate finish. Great value for the price. Plenty of road ahead.
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tward Likes this wine: 92 points
October 28, 2023 - Excellent
This continues to come together. Similar to my 2019 TN and I'm in agreement with MOTZ's recent TN.
Happy to have a few more to enjoy over the coming decade.
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Motz wrote: 93 points
September 20, 2023 - This wine of the earth delivers at every phase.
Captivating expression of variety in place...upon pulling the cork...which increases in the glass. Seamless! Medium body, concentrated yet elegant, medium plus acid, gritty tannins, exceptional finish.
Holding form nicely and all indications suggest a long maturation curve. I would not hesitate to hold bottles for another seven to ten years. Improvement seems possible. Stupendous QPR! 93-94.3 people found this helpful Comment
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By John Gilman
May/Jun 2023, Issue #105, In Praise Of Properly-Aged Loire Valley Red Wines, 5/1/2023(Chinon “les Picasses- Domaine Olga Raffault) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
October 2017, 10/1/2017 (link)(Olga Raffault Les Picasses Chinon Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Sep/Oct 2015, Issue #59, The Annual Loire Valley Report Vintages 2014, 2013 and a Bevy Of Older Bottles; Including Domaine Profiles on Coulée de Serrant, Moulin Touchais and Domaine Yannick Amirault(Chinon “les Picasses”- Domaine Olga Raffault) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Sep/Oct 2014, Issue #53, The Annual Loire Valley Report Vintages 2013, 2012 and a Host of Older Wines(Chinon “les Picasses”- Domaine Olga Raffault) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Rebecca Gibb MW
Loire Cabernet Franc: Who Do You Think You Are? (Aug 2022) (link)(Domaine Olga Raffault Les Picasses Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Olga Raffault
- Varietal Cabernet Franc
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Les Picasses
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- SubRegion Touraine
- Appellation Chinon
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 14 (1%)
- In Cellars 857 (56%)
- Consumed 666 (43%)
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- ProducerOlga Raffault
- VarietyCabernet Franc
- VineyardLes Picasses
- CountryFrance
- RegionLoire Valley
- SubRegionTouraine
- AppellationChinon
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- AppellationChinon