Jasnières, Touraine

Catherine et Pierre Breton

Les Perrières Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 1995

From a 1ha parcel of vines nearing 100 years old. If memory serves me correctly, Catherine and Pierre had introduced biodynamic practices the previous year (1994).

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 1995 Les Perrières pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of brambles, Poblano pepper, purple flowers, graphite, leather, a touch of horse blanket, some fine warm spices and gravelly minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, grippy and mineral laden. Delicious. I love where this wine is at today. Drink now but well stored examples will likely live well past 2035.
— 14 days ago

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Delicious. Love this wine. Super funky, but with finesse. Great earth, bell pepper, hits the spot. — a month ago

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Vintage 2014 | true to type Cabernet franc. In drinking window. — 2 months ago

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Domaine de Pallus

Les Pensées de Pallus Chinon Cabernet Franc 2019

Nicely expressive on the nose with red fruit (raspberries, red currant), a touch of black currant leaf and some pleasant earthy undertones.
Light to mid weight on the palate, with brilliant flow. Juicy, fresh, enticing. Nicely framed by the fine, silky tannins. Nice depth here, and a super long finish. Slightly salty, slighty herby towards the end.
This is singing right now and is just delicious.
— 12 days ago

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ESF

ESF

so solid year in year out