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Chateau de Chaintres Les Sables Saumur Champigny 2021
Chateau de Chaintres Les Sables Saumur Champigny 2021
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Eric Asimov of the New York Times praised the previous vintage in his article "20 Wines Under $20: Finding Bargains Amid Inflation", February 9, 2023. The 2021 may even be better, showing more restraint and true Loire Valley character!
This is the first bottle I’ve had from Château de Chaintres, but it will not be the last. The 2020 Les Sables is an excellent Saumur Champigny red, made entirely from biodynamically farmed cabernet franc grapes. It’s rich yet focused, with earthy flavors of dark fruits and flowers, and it has just enough tannic structure to stand up to a steak or juicy roast.
PJ00202
France
Red
2021
.750L
Domaine de l'Ecu Mephisto Cabernet Franc VdF 2020
Domaine de l'Ecu Mephisto Cabernet Franc VdF 2020
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Cabernet Franc planted in a biodynamically farmed parcel dominated by Granite soil. Hand-harvested, all fruit is received in the winery via gravity (no pumps). Destemmed, 12 day cuvaison, all indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged in a combination of amphora and old barrels for 15 months. Zero sulfur added.
Expressive nose dominated by aromas of small black berries and white pepper. The palate is round and flattering. Fred sought finesse from beginning to end and his respect for the potential power and elegance of Cabernet Franc are evident in the glass. This wine has charms abound!
PJ01003
France
Loire Valley
Red
2020
Cabernet Franc
.750L
Domaine Vincent Vatan Pouilly-Fume Silex 2021
Fabien Duveau Les Bas Poyeux Chace Saumur Champigny Rouge 2019
Fabien Duveau Les Bas Poyeux Chace Saumur Champigny Rouge 2019
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The greater vineyard of Les Poyeux hosts a mythical terroir, home to some of the Loire’s most coveted red wines. Les Poyeux consists of 2 very distinct terroirs with unique expressions, in spite of the soil components being similar.
Les Bas Poyeux rests at the lower part of the of the Les Poyeux slope, with a complex soil which begins with 20 cm of sand above a distinctive limestone and clay subsoil. This leaves a prominent limestone imprint in the wines from this area, giving Les Bas Poyeux its "blood" side. To best elaborate the depth and complexity of this particular terroir, Duveau makes the choice to age the wine in a mix of concrete and neutral barrel.
W21588
France
Loire Valley
Red
2019
.750L
Jean Yves Bretaudeau Val de Loire Pinot Noir 2022
Jean Yves Bretaudeau Val de Loire Pinot Noir 2022
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W21259
France
Loire Valley
Red
2022
Pinot Noir
.750L
Maison Foucher Chais St Laurent La Vigne en Veron Chinon 2022
Olga Raffault Les Picasses Chinon 2017
Olga Raffault Les Picasses Chinon 2017
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94 points View from the Cellar (John Gilman)
The 2017 vintage of les Picasses from Domaine Raffault has just been released, nearly six years out from the vintage. The wine is simply outstanding on both the nose and palate, with the bouquet hopping from the glass in a vibrant and already complex blend of sweet dark berries, cassis, cigar wrapper, gravelly soil tones, a touch of smoked meats, currant leaf and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, focused and complex, with superb mid-palate depth, excellent soil signature and grip, ripe, well-measured tannins and impeccable balance on the long, complex and very classy finish. At age six, this wine is certainly approachable today, but it is still a puppy and the real fireworks will not start until it is at least twelve years of age. Outstanding young Chinon! 2023-2075+
PJ00801
France
Loire Valley
Red
2017
Cabernet Franc
.750L
Vincent Roussely Irreductible Vin Rouge 2021
Vincent Roussely Irreductible Vin Rouge 2021
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Vincent Roussely is the 4th generation in charge of this castle estate in Angé sur Cher, Touraine, which his grandfather turned into a winemaking facility in 1917. The vineyards span 8 hectares on clay & tuffeau limestone with large deposits of flint.
Irréductible is made from a single hectare of 80+ year old vines from the local Pineu d’Aunis grape. Hand harvested and direct pressed before fermentation in 400L oak barrels, it is then aged in amphorae for 12 months and bottled unfined & unfiltered.
Concentrated, yet elegant, with notes of fresh raspberries, cherries, pepper, & purple flowers, with soft tannins, a well-integrated acidity, and a woodsy air leading to a bright finish.
100% Pineau d’Aunis.
PJ00532
France
Red
2021
.750L