When it comes to freshness and lightness of touch, few wines do it better than Loire Valley Cabernet Franc. In a good vintage such as 2015, lively acidity is matched by elegant, ripe red fruit, all in a mid-weight frame. Such is the Bernard Baudry’s 2015 Chinon ‘Les Granges’.
‘Les Granges’ is the entry level expression from Baudry. As such, it is intended for early consumption and doesn’t possess the weight, intensity or potential longevity of more ambitious cuvees. There is no hint of greenness about this wine. Bright red fruits are to the fore, with typical lead pencil shavings lending a touch of complexity.
There’s a lot to like here, and sufficient stuffing to suggest that it should improve in bottle over the short term. One suspects that it will be showing better in 6-12 months and should drink well for another 12-18 months thereafter.
2015 BERNARD BAUDRY CHINON ‘LES GRANGES’
Producer: Domaine Bernard Baudry
Variety: Cabernet Franc
Region: Loire Valley, France
ABV: 12.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $32.00
Date tasted: 20 February 2017
Tasting Note:
Bright cherry red. Direct nose of delicate red fruits, dusty herbs, pencil shavings. Dry, medium bodied, sour cherry and pomegranate entwined with lead pencil. Very fresh and easy, albeit not particularly complex, though likely to develop more complexity with a further 6-12 months in bottle. Good stuff for an entry level release.
Score: 16/20
‘Les Granges’ is the entry level expression from Baudry. As such, it is intended for early consumption and doesn’t possess the weight, intensity or potential longevity of more ambitious cuvees. There is no hint of greenness about this wine. Bright red fruits are to the fore, with typical lead pencil shavings lending a touch of complexity.
There’s a lot to like here, and sufficient stuffing to suggest that it should improve in bottle over the short term. One suspects that it will be showing better in 6-12 months and should drink well for another 12-18 months thereafter.
2015 BERNARD BAUDRY CHINON ‘LES GRANGES’Producer: Domaine Bernard Baudry
Variety: Cabernet Franc
Region: Loire Valley, France
ABV: 12.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $32.00
Date tasted: 20 February 2017
Tasting Note:
Bright cherry red. Direct nose of delicate red fruits, dusty herbs, pencil shavings. Dry, medium bodied, sour cherry and pomegranate entwined with lead pencil. Very fresh and easy, albeit not particularly complex, though likely to develop more complexity with a further 6-12 months in bottle. Good stuff for an entry level release.
Score: 16/20
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