Jean-Maurice Raffault
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Jean-Maurice Raffault 2010 Clos d’Isoré Cabernet Franc (Chinon)
- Editors' Choice
- $24
A seven-acre vineyard surrounding an ancient castle, with vines planted in 1938. They give a densely concentrated and powerful wine, with wood and sweet, fleshy red fruits allied to delicious acidity. The whole structure promises long-term aging—give it five years or more.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
Jean-Maurice Raffault 2004 Clos des Capucins Cabernet Franc (Chinon)
This is a rich fruitcake-flavored wine, with pure fresh fruits over layers of tannins. It is delicious and ready to drink, packed with fruit and tannins.
— R.V.
(10/1/2007)
Jean-Maurice Raffault 2010 Les Picasses Cabernet Franc (Chinon)
- $20
From the plateau that lies between the Loire and Vienne rivers, this is a firm, mineral structured wine. It has power, juicy red fruits that also show dark, dry tannins. It’s a wine for medium-term aging, concentrated and dense.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
Jean-Maurice Raffault 2004 Les Picasses Red (Chinon)
- $16
This comes from the plateau above the river Vienne, an area where the soil is a mix of clay and chalk. With its vanilla and toast over red, spicy fruit, with a touch of smokiness, this is smooth, ripe and elegant.
— R.V.
(4/1/2007)
Jean-Maurice Raffault 2005 Les Galuches Cabernet Franc (Chinon)
- $15
This is one of Raffault’s single-vineyard wines, coming from the first slope above the Loire. It is delicate, with light, fresh red fruits and a good smoky edge. This is ready to drink now; might age for another year.
— R.V.
(4/1/2007)
Jean-Maurice Raffault 2011 Les Galuches Cabernet Franc (Chinon)
- $16
The lightest of the cuvées from Jean-Maurice Raffault, this is soft, fruity, already drinkable. It has a heady perfume, red fruits and light acidity all attractively packaged in a round structure.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
Jean-Maurice Raffault 2011 Chenin Blanc (Chinon)
- $17
There is only a small production of white Chinon, although to judge by this bright and creamy wine there should be more. Although it is dry, the wine has an exotic honey and mango flavor, layering the fruit with acidity and a touch of minerality. Drink over the next 2–3 years.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
Jean-Maurice Raffault 2005 Cabernet Franc (Chinon)
- $12
This is the lightest of the five reds from Jean-Maurice Raffault, a blend of different parcels and soils. It is fresh, packed with red cherry fruit flavors, and should be enjoyed this summer.
— R.V.
(4/1/2007)
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