Clos Roche Blanche, Cabernet, WBW 22
Clos Roche Blanche, Touraine, Cabernet, 2004. ABV: 12%. $15
There’s good news and bad news about this wine. Good news: I loved it. Bad news: I’ve only got two bottles left. And I can’t find anymore available online.
I bought six bottles of this wine after Lyle at Crush Wine called it the year’s best wine (or something like that) back in December. We drank one here at the Dr. Vino World HQ when we got it, gave one away, and had another bottle with friends. So thanks to Tim’s theme of low alcohol reds for Wine Blogging Wednesday, we were able crack open another one tonight. Hey–it’s low alcohol so I can still write afterward!
This unfiltered, hand-harvested, natural yeast, vine-ripened (sorry, couldn’t resist) blend of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon is what the importer calls “real wine.” This wine has a sense of place. And it has a sense of balance. Red berries are present on the attack but not overwhelming and it has a delicate, flinty midpalate and a soft finish. Served at 60 degrees, this wine is perfect for a summer evening that merits a serious wine, which in our case, just happened to be a Wednesday night. Pity I didn’t get a full case.
Importer: Louis/Dressner, NY.
On July 16th, 2006 at 2:47 pm ,Kristin wrote:
Hi there! Glad you like this wine so much. I think the 2005 vintage of this wine might be available now. I haven’t had it but I bet it’s excellent. For the 2004, did you call Chambers or Astor? Perhaps they have a few leftover bottles. Hope all is well. -Kristin
On July 16th, 2006 at 2:54 pm ,Dr. Vino wrote:
Thanks Kristin! I actually found some more at a store in Connecticut!