Still a bit restrained, with a toasty aroma slowly giving way to a very structured core of black cherry, currant, iron and black olive notes. There's lots of grilled herb and mineral on the finish, with good underlying flesh. Drink now through 2011. 100 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Loire / Chinon Select to Add

Now mature, this is a soft open wine with light tannins and sweet plum flavors. It has an attractive freshness to it, the acidity coming from berry fruit tastes. The finish is spoiled by a touch of green.——R.V.(8/1/2010)—— 87