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Better drink in its youth – Domaine Des Roches Neuves 2016, Saumur Champigny

Image ~ December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 ~ Zoltán Németi

At what age does a mid-range Loire Cabernet Franc tastes the best? A more adequate question is perhaps: if great on release, will such a wine offer that enjoyment later or dumb phases are expected, like in the case of Southern Rhone reds?

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Exemplary Loire Cabernet Franc: Domaine Olivier Cuvée de L’aloulette Bourgueil 2018

Image ~ May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 ~ Zoltán Németi
I simply can’t get bored of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, given that it’s well made. My experience from recent years is that the cheaper it is the better made. It rarely disappoints under 12 Euros, but the more expensive ones… I actually stopped buying them.

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Malbec from the Loire Valley: Domaine des Rochelles 2017

Image ~ August 29, 2019 ~ Zoltán Németi

If you are not familiar with the Loire Valley, then it might come as a surprise that Malbec is grown there, and quite a few producers offer it in their assortment. Continue reading →

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