La Noblesse (the noble ones) is a homage to the legacy of the nobility in France and what could be more regal than the Loire? Famed for its opulent châteaux, it was literally the seat of kings as the French nobility employed the finest architects to create a renaissance wonderland. 

It’s a brisk and frisky lighter-bodied red wine, offering red fruits and blackcurrant, a smattering of dried herb and pepper. Juicy and a little savoury/spicy/smoky, a light lick of dusty tannin and sappy feel, redcurrant, strawberry, and herbs, with a fresh and tangy finish of solid length. Comes over as honest and juicy, with a pleasing level of drinking appeal. I like it. Tasted: Feb 2022; Alcohol: 12%; Price: $22; Closure: Screwcap; Drink: 2022-2024; Rated: 90 Points; Gary Walsh; The Wine Front