Description

"At around 13% alcohol (the label states 12.5%), there's enough body and roundness to balance all those tangy fruits and enticing aromas. It’s a friendly wine but not a fly-by-night. Organic wine. Deepish cherry red. Intense Cabernet Franc aroma of dark-red fruits (raspberry not strawberry ), leafy without being at all unripe, stony/rocky, cedary like a freshly sharpened pencil. Tannins are moderately chewy but smooth and filled out by the lovely fruit. More full-bodied than you might expect for a wine of only 12.5% alcohol. A hint of sour/sour cherry at the end draws out the finish." 16.5Pts. (Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Nov 2020).

Domaine Olga Raffault Les Barnabes Chinon 2020

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Attributes

Type: Red Wine
Style: Smooth and Vibrant Red
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 12.5
Size: 75cl
Vegan: Not certified

Domaine Olga Raffault

Domaine Olga Raffault has been transmitting its know-how in the production Chinon wines for five generations. Matriarch of the eponymously named estate, Olga Raffault, devoted her whole life to these landscapes that she loved so much, and it was her passion to share the unfettered fruits of her home through naturally made wines. It is this legacy that is carried on today by her granddaughter, Sylvie, who continues to share her grandmother’s cuvées with engaged oenophiles across the world.

Loire Valley

The Loire Valley in France is a prestigious wine region renowned for its diverse wines and picturesque landscapes. Stretching along the Loire River, it benefits from a varied climate and a range of soil types, ideal for viticulture. It is particularly famous for its white wines, including the crisp and mineral-rich Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, and the aromatic Chenin Blanc from Vouvray and Saumur. The area also produces excellent reds, such as the light and fruity Cabernet Franc from Chinon and Bourgueil. Rosé and sparkling wines, like Crémant de Loire, add to the diversity of the region. With its rich winemaking heritage, varied terroirs, and high-quality wines, the Loire Valley offers an exceptional experience for wine enthusiasts seeking both classic and innovative wines.