2008 Fiefs Vendéens AOC Cuvée Jacques, Domaine Saint Nicolas, Loire, France

Slightly developed, tart, somewhat old woody and tobacco aroma of black berries with earthy notes and a little dried paprika. Clear, polished, rather slender fruit, tangy, somewhat earthy, tobacco and old wood, very fine tannin, certain persistence, dried-vegetable nuances, very slightly muted, quite juicy finish with traction.

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