“The 2008 Chinon 'Soif de Tendresse' leads me to believe that the 2008 vintage is ideally suited to a red in this style designed as it is for maximum enjoyment and refreshment when drunk slightly cool at the earliest possible post-bottling date (not that you won’t be able to enjoy it for the next 9-12 months). Essence of fresh, juicy, tart blackberries tinged with ginger, pepper, salt, and thyme inform the nose and a palate of vibratory energy and exhilarating invigoration in the finish such as one seldom encounters in a red wine. Subtle suggestions of peat and nut oils add some mystery and richness to the finish, treble and extroverted though it is. ” — The Wine Advocate
"Spicy redcurrant, cherry and floral aromas, with a touch of smoky
minerals. Deeper dark berry qualities on the palate, along with vibrant
anise and cracked pepper notes and a hint of black olive. Lively and
light on its feet, finishing with good snap and lingering spiciness." — Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
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Noire Chinon Soif de Tendresse Rouge 2009
France
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Loire Valley
This wine has an almost Alice in Wonderland-like enchantment about it; with its lip-smacking, bountiful red fruit and spice, it might as well come with a “Drink Me” label around its neck. Aromas remind of wildflowers and white pepper, with touches of earth...
$18.50
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Noire Chinon Soif de Tendresse 375ml 2008
France
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Loire Valley
"Essence of fresh, juicy, tart blackberries tinged with ginger, pepper, salt, and thyme inform the nose and a palate of vibratory energy and exhilarating invigoration in the finish such as one seldom encounters in a red wine…"
$11.75
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“The 2008 Chinon 'Soif de Tendresse' leads me to believe that the 2008
vintage is ideally suited to a red in this style designed as it is for
maximum enjoyment and refreshment when drunk slightly cool at the
earliest possible post-bottling date (not that you won’t be able to
enjoy it for the next 9-12 months). Essence of fresh, juicy, tart
blackberries tinged with ginger, pepper, salt, and thyme inform the nose
and a palate of vibratory energy and exhilarating invigoration in the
finish such as one seldom encounters in a red wine. Subtle suggestions
of peat and nut oils add some mystery and richness to the finish, treble
and extroverted though it is. ” — The Wine Advocate
"Spicy redcurrant, cherry and floral aromas, with a touch of smoky
minerals. Deeper dark berry qualities on the palate, along with vibrant
anise and cracked pepper notes and a hint of black olive. Lively and
light on its feet, finishing with good snap and lingering
spiciness." — Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar