2016 Anjou, Cabernet Franc, Clau de Nell, Loire Size:75cl Chapoutier's brilliant 1999 Ermitage Le

Chapoutier's brilliant 1999 Ermitage Le Meal is essentially a liqueur of white Hermitage

which is rounded off with a full

1996 La Chapelle is a classic example of mature Syrah

all with notable freshness and verve

2016 Anjou, Cabernet Franc, Clau de Nell, Loire Size:75cl Chapoutier's brilliant 1999 Ermitage LeFrom 45 year old vines, macerated for 30 35 days ("just infusion, no extraction") and aged in old barrels for 12 months plus six months in tanks, the 2016 Anjou Cabernet Franc is pure and intense on the nose that reveals finely concentrated raspberry, red cherry and tobacco aromas. Pure, intense and fresh on the palate, this is a silky textured, refined, elegant red with fine tannins and vibrantly mineral acidity. Tart on the finish but full of