Domaine Les Pins Bourgueil Vieille Vignes 2022 Mondeuse The 2018 is still coming

The 2018 is still coming together nicely

Dark cherry and black raspberry lead

The Coteaux du Loir isn’t the Loire Valley

The finish is brisk and mineral

Domaine Les Pins Bourgueil Vieille Vignes 2022 Mondeuse The 2018 is still comingCool, quiet Cabernet Franc with a Loire cadencered currant and sour cherry upfront, shaded by crushed raspberry and a hint of dried cranberry. Theres that Bourgueil earthiness underneath: damp clay, pencil shavings, and a light dusting of white pepper. Medium light on its feet, the tannins feel fine and chalk etched rather than firm, carrying the fruit with a savory, gently herbal finish that leans toward bay leaf and fresh tobacco. Restrained,