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Wine Spectator (WS) from www.winespectator.com
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DOMAINE
BERNARD BAUDRY
A Top domaine for
Chinon wines.
The he estate is made up of 30 hectares, from six different sites, all
of which are worked without the use of artificial herbicides or
pesticides. His wines reflect the great versatility of Cabernet Franc
when grown on different sites and are very much 'terroir' driven.
Beautiful wines, purely made, crisp and juicy Cabernet Franc.
Recommended! |
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6
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75cl
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CHINON
Bernard Baudry
Wine Spectator - This has a good juicy edge to the mix of plum and
black cherry fruit, with bay leaf, green olive and savoury notes running
underneath. Might be a bit too herbaceous and tangy through the finish
for some, but the fruit keeps up overall. For fans of Loire reds. |
2014 |
£24.00 |
WS89
2016-24
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24
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75cl
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CHINON
Bernard Baudry
Wine Spectator -
This has a prominent bay leaf note, along with a
mix of olive and thyme accents amid the gently steeped cherry and red
currant fruit. Brisk acidity carries the finish. |
2016 |
£25.00 |
WS89
2018-26
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22
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75cl
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CHINON
'Les Grezeaux'
Bernard Baudry
JancisRobinson.com -
Glorious perfume – like rubbing blackcurrant bush
between your fingers with a bit of black pepper and catmint. Chewy and
twiggy and lean and leggy. Crisp sour-red fruit, begging for a slice
of saucisson. |
2016 |
£34.00 |
JR17/20
2018-28 |
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DOMAINE
YANNICK AMIRAULT
A very good domaine for St Nicolas de
Bourgueil and Bourgueil wines.
The vineyards are worked organically and only natural yeasts are used. |
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6
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75cl
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BOURGUEIL
"Les Pavillon de Grand Clos"
Yannick Amirault
Wine Spectator -
Well-layered, with singed
spice and a lightly roasted apple wood frame around the core of
mulled plum, blackberry and black currant fruit. Offers a flash of
anise on the finish, revealing a buried acidity. |
2010 |
£ 29.00 |
WS92
2015-25BIN END
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7
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75cl
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BOURGUEIL
"La Petite Cave"
Yannick Amirault
Wine Spectator -
This has melded
nicely, showing a core of anise, blackberry and plum notes stitched with
singed spice, smouldering tobacco and bramble accents. Reveals a buried
iron note on the finish. Features solid grip and length. |
2010 |
£ 18.00 |
WS91
2015-22BIN END
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24
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75cl
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St NICOLAS de BOURGUEIL
"La Mine"
Yannick Amirault
Wine Spectator -
Ripe, fleshy and
driven, with a delicious core of crushed plum, cassis and blackberry
fruit lined with dark tobacco leaf, singed chestnut, violet, olive and
rosemary. The long finish features a deeply embedded chalky spine,
giving this definition while remaining supple. |
2010 |
£ 16.00 |
WS92
2015-22 |
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DOMAINE
de la BUTTE
RP -
Jacky Blot (better known for
the Montlouis from his Domaine de la Taille Aux Loups), has operated the
Domaine de la Butte in Bourgueil since 2002, quickly vindicating his
choice of location as well as his red wine making talents. |
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40
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75cl
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BOURGUEIL
'Les Perrieres'
Domaine de la Butte
Not reviewed yet - but from
the proverbial “kidney of the slope” – and thus, effectively the grand cru
of this domaine – This wine is clear and pure on the palate, with an
alluring suggestion of creaminess, and a delightful interchange of floral,
herbal and black fruit characteristics, it finishes long on richness but
also refreshment. |
2011 |
£ 14.00 |
2014-22
Special Offer
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DOMAINE
DES ROCHES NEUVES
This is
a top biodynamic domaine run by Thierry Germain.
The reds are elegant but powerful; with a round full fruit taste
with a long lasting finish.
The 'Terres Chaudes' is full and round with lovely red
fruit taste.
These wines are best consumed with red meat dishes. |
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These wines are very
popular in France; so are very difficult to obtain for export to
the UK. The
Revue du Vin de France (issue 513), considers this one of
the best domaine's in the Loire.
No wonder they are sought after, especially as they are
constantly sold-out as only small quantities are made. |
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75cl |
SAUMUR-CHAMPIGNY
'Terres Chaudes'
Roches Neuves
Not yet reviewed - but always a great value buy. |
2015 |
£24.00 |
2017-29
Top Vintage
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