2019 Cent Visages, Touraine Côt, Jean-François Mérieau
Dry | Red | Still | 13%
This is one of the most unusual and exciting wines we have on the list. It is made from Malbec, a variety that has long been grown in the Loire, known locally as Côt. Today it’s hard to find much Côt, and this wine gets snapped up quickly every year. The 2019 has juicy ripe black fruits on the nose with a leafy lift. The palate pitches concentrated black cherry flavours against soft, light tannins and a peppery, bright freshness. Fleshy, spicy, and delicious.
Ready: 2021 - 2027