Prieure la Chaume 2010 IGP Val de Loire ‘Orfeo’
Tasting Note
Christians whole range is superb; however, it reaches its true culmination with his ‘Orfeo’ Cuvée. This is a truly wonderful cuvée which exhibits wonderful intensity and stylish complexity, offering aromas of ripe black berries, spice and very subtle hints of liquorice, but still with a restraint and finesse. It is made from the Domain’s oldest vines and is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a smattering of Negrette for spice. You have the power, complexity and richness of those wonderful Bordeaux grapes, harmoniously matched with the minerality, acidity and finesse of his Loire terroir. It truly is a match made in heaven and this sumptuous cuvée really shines. One to definitely be decanted before drinking.
At a Glance
Christians whole range is superb; however, it reaches its true culmination with his ‘Orfeo’ Cuvée. This is a truly wonderful cuvée which exhibits wonderful intensity and stylish complexity, offering aromas of ripe black berries, spice and very subtle hints of liquorice, but still with a restraint and finesse. It is made from the Domain’s oldest vines and is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a smattering of Negrette for spice. You have the power, complexity and richness of those wonderful Bordeaux grapes, harmoniously matched with the minerality, acidity and finesse of his Loire terroir. It truly is a match made in heaven and this sumptuous cuvée really shines. One to definitely be decanted before drinking.
