Bernard Baudry Chinon Les Grezeaux, Loire, France 2021 Vina Gonzalez Bastias The 2012 Le Pin exhibits

The 2012 Le Pin exhibits a surprisingly opaque purple color

verbena and green almond flavors supported by the electric acidity cutting through the suave texture

In the mouth this is a beautiful typical elegant riesling with a mineral character

The palate is supple and lively

Bernard Baudry Chinon Les Grezeaux, Loire, France 2021 Vina Gonzalez Bastias The 2012 Le Pin exhibitsThe Grzeaux vines are the Baudrys oldest at around 50 years. They lie on a flat, sandy site near the Vienne River in Cravant, the vineyard has gravel in Grzeaux, giving the wine more weight and length. wine is aged in concrete tank for 15 months and bottled without filtration. Beautiful balance of dark fruit and structure. I am struck by the length that seems to continue for a surprising time. The complexity of this wine made it joyful but almost