Catherine & Pierre Breton "Les Picasses" Chinon, Loire Valley, France 2002

FROM KERMIT LYNCH:

THE WINE: 100% Cabernet Franc. The wines from Les Picasses have been among the Loire’s greatest treasures, one of a handful of top Chinons, so don’t miss owning a few Picasses in your cellar. This is great wine by any measure. Some of us call it Picasso.

THE PRODUCER: Catherine and Pierre Breton are real life bon vivants vignerons of lore. They are passionate about what they do, enjoy sharing it with others, and entertain with a generosity and charm. That they make great wine with such integrity makes our appreciation of them complete. The Bretons farm 11 hectares just east of Bourgueil in the village of Restigné. They produce Chinon, Bourgueil, and a bit of Vouvray, creating honest wines for both early consumption and aging. The Bretons received organic certification in 1991 and recently began the three-year process of seeking biodynamic certification. They’ve become international icons for the natural wine movement in an area where the climate and soil can make organic viticulture difficult.

NOTE: This bottle is allocated and therefore stock is limited. Discounts do not apply to this product.