Olga Raffault
Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc
Chinon, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Thought this would be dead but the cork held up! About 30 minutes of pleasure than quickly faded and ox’ed in the glass. Oh well. Dried sour cherry, tobacco, graphite, potting soil, green peppercorn, porcini mushrooms, cigar ash, worn leather. Light, vibrant acid.
Thought this would be dead but the cork held up! About 30 minutes of pleasure than quickly faded and ox’ed in the glass. Oh well. Dried sour cherry, tobacco, graphite, potting soil, green peppercorn, porcini mushrooms, cigar ash, worn leather. Light, vibrant acid.
Jan 2nd, 2023
Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions
Drinking very well
Drinking very well
May 20th, 2021Screaming good aged cab franc. Pristine btl off the list at Atera
Screaming good aged cab franc. Pristine btl off the list at Atera
Jul 7th, 2019
Quite elegantly red fruited, a bit of musk and savory notes, but surprisingly primary. Compared to the ‘89, this is lighter in structure, almost airy, but with years of life left.
Quite elegantly red fruited, a bit of musk and savory notes, but surprisingly primary. Compared to the ‘89, this is lighter in structure, almost airy, but with years of life left.
Jul 21st, 2018Delicate and lovely. Still plenty of life.
Delicate and lovely. Still plenty of life.
1 person found it helpfulJul 13th, 2017
1979 drinking about as well as can be expected. Fully mature, with deep savory flavors and aromas. Cork was saturated as you can see, but still lively on the tongue. Thanks for sharing Tim!
1979 drinking about as well as can be expected. Fully mature, with deep savory flavors and aromas. Cork was saturated as you can see, but still lively on the tongue. Thanks for sharing Tim!
May 21st, 2015
Smoke and tobacco on the nose, with hints of mint and eucalyptus. Tart cherries and savory, ripe tomates full out the palate, with peppercorn and cedar on the outer palate. Fine tannins and lovely acidity. I love it - beautiful. Drink now. Happy birthday, Dagan!
Smoke and tobacco on the nose, with hints of mint and eucalyptus. Tart cherries and savory, ripe tomates full out the palate, with peppercorn and cedar on the outer palate. Fine tannins and lovely acidity. I love it - beautiful. Drink now. Happy birthday, Dagan!
Mar 11th, 2017Delicious, with its fine elegantly long finish!
Delicious, with its fine elegantly long finish!
Jan 31st, 2016



