Solid Rutherford Cab. Has the dust you expect but the palate is a little too subtle for my tastes. — 11 years ago
Dust. Dark fruit. Rich and jammy. High acidity. High alcohol. — 12 years ago
'Les Picasses' lies along a riverbank on a fairly steep slope that is primarily alluvial clay overlaying chalk and limestone. The vines are over 50 years old and the site is known to produce wines with fabulous purity and minerality. As such the Olga Raffault 'Les Picasses' Chinon 1989 has had time to mellow, the aromas are quite lovely—lavender, game, worn leather, a touch of barnyard, and cellar dust. There is a throaty, sensual wildness to this wine, punctuated by a vein of bright acidity and minerals. Everything I love in Loire Valley Cab Franc. — 11 years ago
This wine made it! So amazing. Cigar box and iron on the nose. Beautiful gooseberry with a hint of ash and dust. Just great. 93 points because it held so well. — 12 years ago
Below the Radar #MarkNeal. Does it right — 13 years ago
1992. Would have been better 5 yrs ago but still very nice with dried more than fresh fruit (prune/raisin more than plum/ grape) but still a touch of tannin on first opening. Definite cedary Napa dust gives a bit of structure. — 12 years ago
Tasted like the stars with Paige and Leslie! — 12 years ago
Edmond Bordelon
Caucus is already releasing their 2013. Got to hold them for 5 years to start to see the improvement. This 2009 was a great ending to the evening. The velvety Rutherford dust went with the dark chocolate. — 11 years ago