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Jean-Maurice Raffault JM
Jean-Maurice Raffault and Rodolphe Raffault’s family began cultivating vines in Chinon 14 generations ago, when their ancestor, Mathurin Bottreau, bought his first parcel of vines in 1693. Today, Domaine Jean-Maurice Raffault owns 50 organically farmed hectares of vines in 7 communes. This certified organic cabernet franc is from the Les Picasses lieu dit, atop a plateau overlooking the Vienne, the windiness of the site reflected in the windmill on the label. Vines have been planted here since the 15th century. Soils here are stony limestone and clay. After destemming and a native ferment, with one month skin contact, this moves to barriques for MLF and aging 12 months on fine lees.
Super perfumed, with ample fragrant plums, wild blackberry, thorns, and crushed florals on a medium palate, gripped with ample firm, gritty tannins, and finishing with a lingering peppery note. Lovely lift and freshness, encouraging partnering this with food (think grilled sausages).
“Full bottle 1,279 g. From a well-exposed plateau at the highest point between the Vienne and Loire rivers. Vines have been planted here since the 15th century. The name Picasses derives from the picks used to work on vines planted on stony soil. The soil in the Picasses vineyard is a blend of limestone and clay with small stones, which gives the wine its intensity and structure. J-M Raffault owns six hectares of Les Picasses, spread over 10 parcels of vines between 15 and 60 years old. The Picasses was fermented with a month's skin contact and is aged in three- to seven-year-old barrels for 12 months on fine lees with malo taking place in cask. Certified organic.
Much more structure and serious intent than the Galuches 2022 tasted alongside. But personally I do rather miss the pure Cabernet Franc fruit which is here rather disguised by the oak and extra extraction. It's at a rather awkward stage at the moment but may well age into something more pleasing. Finishes a little sort and drying. (JR) Drink 2025-2032.” - 16+ Jancis Robinson, MW, December 17, 2023.
Read more about Jean-Maurice Raffault here.
Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $27
Style: Still
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Chinon AOC
Country: France
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Colour: Red
Vegan: No
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
Jean-Maurice Raffault JM
Jean-Maurice Raffault and Rodolphe Raffault’s family began cultivating vines in Chinon 14 generations ago, when their ancestor, Mathurin Bottreau, bought his first parcel of vines in 1693. Today, Domaine Jean-Maurice Raffault owns 50 organically farmed hectares of vines in 7 communes. This certified organic cabernet franc is from the Les Picasses lieu dit, atop a plateau overlooking the Vienne, the windiness of the site reflected in the windmill on the label. Vines have been planted here since the 15th century. Soils here are stony limestone and clay. After destemming and a native ferment, with one month skin contact, this moves to barriques for MLF and aging 12 months on fine lees.
Super perfumed, with ample fragrant plums, wild blackberry, thorns, and crushed florals on a medium palate, gripped with ample firm, gritty tannins, and finishing with a lingering peppery note. Lovely lift and freshness, encouraging partnering this with food (think grilled sausages).
“Full bottle 1,279 g. From a well-exposed plateau at the highest point between the Vienne and Loire rivers. Vines have been planted here since the 15th century. The name Picasses derives from the picks used to work on vines planted on stony soil. The soil in the Picasses vineyard is a blend of limestone and clay with small stones, which gives the wine its intensity and structure. J-M Raffault owns six hectares of Les Picasses, spread over 10 parcels of vines between 15 and 60 years old. The Picasses was fermented with a month's skin contact and is aged in three- to seven-year-old barrels for 12 months on fine lees with malo taking place in cask. Certified organic.
Much more structure and serious intent than the Galuches 2022 tasted alongside. But personally I do rather miss the pure Cabernet Franc fruit which is here rather disguised by the oak and extra extraction. It's at a rather awkward stage at the moment but may well age into something more pleasing. Finishes a little sort and drying. (JR) Drink 2025-2032.” - 16+ Jancis Robinson, MW, December 17, 2023.
Read more about Jean-Maurice Raffault here.
Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $27
Style: Still
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Chinon AOC
Country: France
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Colour: Red
Vegan: No
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
