Continuing with our French theme, our friend Franck Agostini has imported a bevy of new vintages from the Loire Valley for you to try.
The Wines
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Dom des Herbauges – Muscadet-Cotes de Grandlieu “le Chant Baron” '18 ** $
Aroma of nectarine and white peaches, crisp, flavorful, fresh flavors. VALUE
Dom des Herbauges – Grolleau Gris '18 ** $ VALUE
Rare, ancient grape, very aromatic, bright citrus flavors with spicy notes.
Dom des Herbauges – Rose Eléon'Or '19 **1/2 $ GREAT VALUE
Hard candy, cherries on the nose bright red fruit on the palate, very tasty.
Famille Duveau – Saumur Champigny '18 **1/2 $ VALUE
Super red from a superior region, cab franc at its silky best, deep and rich.
Dom Gouron – Chinon Rouge '18 **1/2 $ VALUE
Exotic olive, red berry aromas, flavors, concentrated, superb dinner wine.
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.
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