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2011 Olga Raffault Chinon Rose
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2011 Olga Raffault Chinon Rose

Producer: Olga Raffault
Style: Rose
Grape Type: Cabernet Franc
Origin: France
Region: Loire

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90 Points | International Wine Cellar , July 2012

Pale orange-pink.  Pungent red berry and cherry skin aromas are complemented by dried rose, anise and cracked pepper.  Sappy and penetrating, offering chewy red fruit flavors and a touch of bitter orange pith.  Closes with solid punch and very good persistence, leaving floral and spice notes behind.

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About the Loire Valley

With the exception of Sancerre, which has been a hot item in the U.S. market in recent years, Loire Valley wines are among the most underappreciated of France. The wines made from vineyards alongside France's longest river are aromatic, brisk, and generally..
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Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the three principal varieties in Bordeaux, as well as being the dominant variety in the fine wines of the western Loire Valley. In Bordeaux's Left Bank, Cabernet Franc serves as a blending component adding aromatic complexity to the more muscular Cabernet Sauvignon. On the Right Bank, the grape is found in the clay soils of St. Emilion, where it...
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