A classification, vintages and impressions of Loire reds

[MadsW]

What natural wine did you open today?

[IMG_0674] Les jardins de la Martiniere - X/RG14 (2014) Old plot tended to by Xavier Caillard, but recently acquired by a japanese investor group, consulted by Hirotake Ooka. Have some knowledge of the cuvees by now and the wines are great, but stupidly difficult to get by. Deep ruby color with a good clarity, with a ever sooo slight bricking hue around the edges. The nose is very strong ripe cherry, leather, sous bois and a bit of tobacco. Here’s also a sweet or candied berry component whic…