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Jean-Maurice Raffault Les Picasses 2016
Chinon, Touraine, Loire, FranceJean-Maurice Raffault and Rodolphe Raffault’s family began cultivating vines in Chinon 14 generations ago, when their ancestor, Mathurin Bottreau, bought his first parcel of vines in 1693. Today, Domaine Jean-Maurice Raffault owns 50 organically farmed hectares of vines in 7 communes. This cabernet franc is from the Les Picasses lieu dit, atop a plateau overlooking the Vienne, the windiness of the site reflected in the windmill on the label. Soils here are stony limestone and clay. After destemming and a native ferment this moves to barriques for MLF and aging 18 months on fine lees. Light smoke and roasted pimento lead this mineral-braced red, backed with sunripened cherry, floral kirsch, and a hint of green pine on the francy bitter finish. Tannins are firm but fine, well integrated into the structure of this powerful, medium-bodied, textural red.Tasted: 01 October 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $23.95 | 750ml | consignment |
Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: Cabernet FrancUPC: 3494030201655
