Takes a few hours to open up. Lighter bodied and dark garnet in color. Funky savory notes on the nose: damp earth, rotten pine, and some nuanced sharpie. Starts wet, with earth and balanced acidity that meets juniper and tart cranberry by mid. Ends with dry astringency that keeps you coming back for more. A bit paysan and unlayered--almost thought it was off or even a touch corked at first--but also a great underproducded alternative to Bourg.
Takes a few hours to open up. Lighter bodied and dark garnet in color. Funky savory notes on the nose: damp earth, rotten pine, and some nuanced sharpie. Starts wet, with earth and balanced acidity that meets juniper and tart cranberry by mid. Ends with dry astringency that keeps you coming back for more. A bit paysan and unlayered--almost thought it was off or even a touch corked at first--but also a great underproducded alternative to Bourg.
Dec 12th, 2014
Menetou-Salon, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
