WTN: Good Chinon

With some grilled pork chops in a teriyaki-ish marinade, corn on the cob, summer squash, and coleslaw,the2007 Bernard Baudry "Les Granges" Chinon. Light, fresh, and juicy, pretty black raspberry and cherry fruit, peppery spice , light soil notes. Seemed a bit dilute at first,but it filled out with air to make a nice albeit light fresh red. What one looks for in Loire Cab Franc on a summer day. B+/B

Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.

Really nice wine, wish I had more of it - bought a couple of bottles, opened them already and had very similar experiences. Baudry rocks!

I know Baudry should be on my list! Terroir Wine Bar stocks Baudry (as does Kermit Lynch, I believe).

Anyone have an opinion as how long to cellar?!! Sounds like it is drinking nicely now.
Yup, Baudry rocks!

[Jenise]

Anyone have an opinion as how long to cellar?!! Sounds like it is drinking nicely now.
Yup, Baudry rocks!

The Les Granges typically has about a three to five year window, no?

Sounds about right. Earlier drinking than the Croix B or Grezeaux. I have a 2002 les Granges that I should probably put in queue.

Jim Budd writes in response to a `07 question....>

Hi Bob. Yes I think most 2007s reds are best drunk young to enjoy their fruit. Few I suspect will repay long aging. A different matter with the whites, which should age well.

[Jenise]

I know Baudry should be on my list! Terroir Wine Bar stocks Baudry (as does Kermit Lynch, I believe).

It should; Brian, you'd love these wines.