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Alpha Loire Domaines Chinon Roche de Feu

The 2011 Alpha Loire Domaines Chinon Roche de Feu has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Alex Hunt and Simon Larkin on Alpha Loire Domaines Chinon Roche de Feu - an internationally acclaimed red from Loire.
Alpha Loire Domaines Chinon Roche de Feu
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Wine Name
Alpha Loire Domaines Chinon Roche de Feu

Wine Producer
Alpha Loire

Score
86

Wine Style
Red

Grape Type
Cabernet Franc

Country
France

Vintage
2009

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Alex Hunt: A well-pitched nose: not green, not soupy, offering fresh ripe berry fruit and a touch of herbs. The palate is light-bodied, without demonstrable oak, yet shows impressive depth of flavor, with a mineral layer, seamless texture, and plenty of vigor. All very neat- 15.5

Andrew Jefford: Dark black-purple in color: youthfully beguiling. Fresh, light, lifted fresh-fruit aromas of brightness and crisp definition, with a sweet tobacco-leaf sheen. Attractive and appetizing. A deep, grippy, assertive, and energetic wine that lunges across the tongue and leaves it wide awake. Attractive mineral, ferrous notes; a sense of violet freshness to the fruit. A smoky hint to finish. As a simple, exuberant, and finely crafted expression of variety and place, this is hard to fault- 16.5

Simon Larkin: Bright rim, good deep core. The aromas suggest leafy nuanced cherry and blackcurrant, lifted and fresh. Bright attractive fruit on the palate, too; mid-weight. Appealing, sleek texture and good depth behind. Slight rasp of youthful acidity on finish but not in a negative manner; instead, lifts finish. Nothing forced here: an elegant, vibrant, slightly earthy expression. A supple, forward style- 13.5

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Alex Hunt
Simon Larkin
Tastings year 2011
Region Loire
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