Olga Raffault
Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc


Still interesting and vibrant despite age. Opened August 2016. Jammy with dark fruits and smooth. Great cab franc.
Still interesting and vibrant despite age. Opened August 2016. Jammy with dark fruits and smooth. Great cab franc.
Aug 6th, 2016
Cigar box and damp leaves. No perceivable fruit on the nose and plenty of VA. Tight tannins and still very fresh on the palate
Cigar box and damp leaves. No perceivable fruit on the nose and plenty of VA. Tight tannins and still very fresh on the palate
Apr 10th, 2015
Showed wonderfully. Plenty of fruit & earthy poblano pepper with a savory aromatic note. Tannins are fully integrated & this is a great example of the magic of aged Raffault.
Showed wonderfully. Plenty of fruit & earthy poblano pepper with a savory aromatic note. Tannins are fully integrated & this is a great example of the magic of aged Raffault.
Jul 27th, 2017
Showing well with more fruit remaining than expected from a 35 year old.
Showing well with more fruit remaining than expected from a 35 year old.
Jul 16th, 2017
Wow. Dare I say a baby? Stuffed. Delicious. Far from mature.
Wow. Dare I say a baby? Stuffed. Delicious. Far from mature.
Mar 4th, 2017
'82 Olga Raffault... Wow. I am so into the delicacy and drinkability and beauty of this wine, but also the crisp acidity and the briny nose. I'd never had a Chinon with this age... One bottle in the house and I couldn't resist.
'82 Olga Raffault... Wow. I am so into the delicacy and drinkability and beauty of this wine, but also the crisp acidity and the briny nose. I'd never had a Chinon with this age... One bottle in the house and I couldn't resist.
Aug 27th, 2016
The longevity on these is simply insane and otherworldly. Secondary notes mix with ever present dark fruit & still hanging on tannins. Amazing stuff.
The longevity on these is simply insane and otherworldly. Secondary notes mix with ever present dark fruit & still hanging on tannins. Amazing stuff.
Jul 15th, 2016