Charles Joguet, Chinon, Les Charmes, Rouge 2021 Fortified Calls for short rib or

Calls for short rib or seasoned

Not much discernible oak

with a hint ofdark chocolate

dusty soil

with superb depth and energy to its red berry and floral pastille flavors

Charles Joguet, Chinon, Les Charmes, Rouge 2021 Fortified Calls for short rib orKosher for Passover; not mevushal 88 Points Avi Davidowitz This wine is more complex and has some of the herbal notes that one really craves in a Chinon. But, ultimately, outside of that addition and perhaps a better core of acid and tannin, the note here are nearly identical to the wine above with a ton of green pepper in the middle. The finish is better though with more earth and herb showing through with some nice white pepper as well. Not great