Charles Joguet, Chinon, Les Charmes, Rouge 2021 Sancerre Reminiscent of a great vintage

Reminiscent of a great vintage of Chateau Margaux with its complexity

cooked black fruits

while extremely challenging

After experimenting with some Dijon clones

the 2015 keeps the mouth watering for more as nuances of citrus-tinged raspberry slowly fade

Charles Joguet, Chinon, Les Charmes, Rouge 2021 Sancerre Reminiscent of a great vintageKosher for Passover; not mevushal 88 Points Avi Davidowitz This wine is more complex and has some of the herbal notes that one really craves in a Chinon. But, ultimately, outside of that addition and perhaps a better core of acid and tannin, the note here are nearly identical to the wine above with a ton of green pepper in the middle. The finish is better though with more earth and herb showing through with some nice white pepper as well. Not great