Intensely vibrant dark ruby. Tight, dry earthy nose at first, but after substantial air gobs of ripe cherry and blackberry fruit emerge along with a sweet, high-toned smokiness and some chalky minerality. Medium-bodied, but with great fruit presence and texture. Loads of ripe but dry black cherry fruit and a hint of brambly earthiness. Fantastic balance. A-. Will age nicely for another 2-4 years. Imported by Weygandt-Metzler, this wine was around $16-18 I think, but I can't remember exactly where I got it.
An idiosyncratic journal of wines I buy from a mix of Internet sources and retailers in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area. Mostly inexpensive and moderately-priced stuff, reflecting my frugal New England roots. Cent anni!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
2008 Chateau de la Bonneliere CHINON (Loire Valley, France)
Intensely vibrant dark ruby. Tight, dry earthy nose at first, but after substantial air gobs of ripe cherry and blackberry fruit emerge along with a sweet, high-toned smokiness and some chalky minerality. Medium-bodied, but with great fruit presence and texture. Loads of ripe but dry black cherry fruit and a hint of brambly earthiness. Fantastic balance. A-. Will age nicely for another 2-4 years. Imported by Weygandt-Metzler, this wine was around $16-18 I think, but I can't remember exactly where I got it.
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