Charles Joguet Chinon Clos de la Dioterie Monopole France Loire Chinon Biologique / Organic 2019 (13.5% ABV) — 92.7
SF | Ruby red, bright and appealing colour; the nose reveals dark fruit and spice, the workings of oak and, behind that hints of bitumen and green tea. An attractive impressionistic basket in other words. These impressions are mirrored on the palate, the oak still in the ascendant, but with no lack of composure, concentration or pixillated appeal. Food frindly ( the acidity is pronounced) yet with immediate appeal and the hallmarks of an impressive construction. 92
DW | A vin de plaisir with an ashamedly, flirtatiously gorgeous nose: a mix of creme de cassis and creme de mure with violet notes and graphite: straight-up pleasure with an easy graceful balance of fine, chalk-sprinkle tannins and racy, mineral-infused acidity gliding through the plump, polished fruit. A drinking-now delight with time on its side.Drink Dates: 2024 - 2034. 94
AR | God vivid youthful ruby for a 5-year-old Cab Franc, this is pretty classic in aroma, with shades of herb overlaying ripe cherry fruit and underpinned by a light touch of oak; the cherryish fruit is refreshingly bright and vivid, remarkably youthful in fact with a distinct energy about it ; while initial supple tannins (slightly drying on the finish) and stylish bring a dimension of texture to a really well-balanced, elegantly styled red.Drink Dates: 2024 - 2029. 92