LOIRE VALLEY
MUSCADET SÈVRE ET MAINE
93 Chéreau Carré 2017 Comte Leloup du Château de Chasseloir Sur Lie (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine). This wine from vines that are at least 100 years old shows the aging potential of fine Muscadet. Broad fruits and spice have a touch of toast as well as ripe green-apple flavors. The wine is ready to drink. De Maison Selections, Inc. —R.V.
abv: 12% Price: $23
93 Chéreau Carré 2016 L’Orée du Château la Turmelière Château Thébaud (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine). From one of the designated cru villages of Muscadet, this wine highlights mature Melon. With spice and a smooth texture that brings out richness, this well-formed wine offers intensity and fruits that have softened into the structure. Drink now. De Maison Selections, Inc. —R.V.
abv: 12.5% Price: $34
93 Chéreau Carré 2015 Les Terrasses de la Centrie Monnières Saint-Fiacre (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine). From terraced vineyards rising from the Sèvre river, this rich, mature wine is floral, with great white fruits and rich apples. Minerality gives structure to this wine from one of the Muscadet cru villages. Drink now. De Maison Selections, Inc. —R.V.
abv: 12% Price: $34
92 Chéreau Carré 2020 Château de Chasseloir This bright wine with lively acidity and pepper and spice edges is full of apple and crisp citrus flavors. With good balance between acidity and fruit, the wine is ready to drink. Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd. . —R.V.
