Nose is screaming cab franc with shishito peppers, tobacco. Some cassis and blackberry. Gravely minerality. A little hollow on the mid palate though, probably better 3-5 years ago. Overall interesting to see after 25 years but disappointing as you keep expecting a more complexity and a touch more texture and body.
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Fully mature - the fruit transubstantiated - but by no means tired. A blessing to find such bottles on sales for not much more than £20. Long may Loire reds remain uncelebrated!
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A remarkable freshness pervades the wine's aromas. Red vibrant franc fruit, lots of earth and a touch of asparagus and green capsicum.
Palate follows through with more freshness. A very nice surprise, and in no danger drying out anytime soon. Uncertain there is any point in waiting any longer however. Delicious now. Drink or hold briefly. 12.5% abv.
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Lovely aroma of fully mature Cabernet Franc, well-integrated, some crushed red fruit, hint of earth, good length. Very decent, a remarkable 18-year old.
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7/20/2020 - french16 wrote:
Nose is screaming cab franc with shishito peppers, tobacco. Some cassis and blackberry. Gravely minerality.
A little hollow on the mid palate though, probably better 3-5 years ago.
Overall interesting to see after 25 years but disappointing as you keep expecting a more complexity and a touch more texture and body.
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1/24/2014 - Duncan wrote: 90 Points
Fully mature - the fruit transubstantiated - but by no means tired. A blessing to find such bottles on sales for not much more than £20. Long may Loire reds remain uncelebrated!
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10/23/2013 - Tony Molester Likes this wine:
A remarkable freshness pervades the wine's aromas. Red vibrant franc fruit, lots of earth and a touch of asparagus and green capsicum.
Palate follows through with more freshness. A very nice surprise, and in no danger drying out anytime soon. Uncertain there is any point in waiting any longer however. Delicious now.
Drink or hold briefly.
12.5% abv.
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6/22/2013 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 88 Points
Lovely aroma of fully mature Cabernet Franc, well-integrated, some crushed red fruit, hint of earth, good length. Very decent, a remarkable 18-year old.
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2/24/2012 - ggb wrote:
À boire, les tannins sont fondus, reste un peu de fruits.
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