Tasting note

An old favourite here, as I have been drinking this vintage from my own cellar for years. This particular bottle, which has of course rested at the domaine its entire life, feels very harmonious and complete on the nose, with a lightly smoked character nuanced with black bean, black truffle, dried blackcurrant, green peppercorn and juniper berry. The palate begins in a convincing and harmonious fashion, with a fine blanket of fruit draped over a grip of tightly packed tannins, firm and correct, with a finish richly wrapped up in more tannin. It feels dry, powdery, bright and correct, with a peppery energy and great length. The very best of old-school Chinon here, although richly extracted;drink now if you are tired of waiting, but those tannins mean really this will age for another ten or twenty years. The alcohol is 13% on the label.

Score: 95

Chris Kissack, The Wine Doctor, June 2023