2002 Catherine et Pierre Breton Bourgueil Les Perrières
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - The first Loire red I really loved was a 2002 Breton Chinon Las Picasses, so I go into this with some fond feelings and high expectations. This was a recent library release purchase from Envoyer, so not certain about the provenance.
On opening, it shows a classic Bourgueil nose, with muted red fruits and a bit of herbal and green tobacco notes. Taste is a bit shrill and acidic right off the bat, though it was just a tad above cellar temperature. As it warmed in temp, it also warmed in flavor and texture, until the palate smoothed out and matched the nose. From then on, including night two, it was a true joy, with a perfect balance of herbal fruit and acid and the kind of velvety texture that I normally equate with well-aged Olga Raffault. The kind of wine that spoils you for anything else when you reach the end of the bottle.
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