Charles Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2014

A light bramble frame surrounds the mix of olive, tobacco, bay leaf, red currant and bitter cherry notes in this lively version, which shows good latent grip and solid energy throughout. Drink now through 2023

 Prolonged ageing in barrels of 1 to 3 wines (12 to 15 months) is the last stage in the refinement of a wine with a unique personality. A very long-term keepong wine which will benefit from a few years of bottle ageing to "come into its own" and fully express its originaltity.