TN: 09 Plouzeau Touraine Ante Phylloxera Clos de Maulevrier

by **Matthew Latuchie** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 2:48 am

2009 Marc Plouzeau Touraine Ante Phylloxera Clos de Maulevrier - France, Loire Valley, Touraine (3/16/2012)
Pop and pour. The nose is incredibly deep with layers of red floral, dark fruit, subtle forestal tones and lots of pepper. It's spicy, exotic and complex. As is the case with many 2009s, the palate is lush and refined but the red fruit here is spicier (than most other 2009s cab francs) with subtle undertones of cedar and tobacco. The weight of this wine is not to be forgotten...the vintage gives it a creaminess that the 2007 version just doesn't have, but I don't think it makes the package any less intriguing. The finish has nice acidity and silky tannins. Should age well. (92 pts.)