Nathalie & Christian Chaussard 2008 Patapon
A freakish character looks at me from the wine label. The face is smiling, but the smile is somewhat diabolical, almost fiendish. Certainly this man must be a whimsical fellow I think to myself. I better be cautious.
And indeed, never, never have I had a wine that tasted exactly like the label suggested it may taste like.
The Patapon is a Vin de Table, a blend of several different plots, but it is authentic, it is biodynamic, it is 100% Pineau d'Aunis, a grape variety that is very much at home in Touraine and which the people there sometimes call Chenin Noir.
The wine has a deep ruby color. The aroma is quite meaty and spicy, lots of black pepper and red cherries. Quite intriguing, actually. Dry on the palate. The Patapon tastes as exciting as it smells: juicy cherry and black pepper, the latter being accentuated by medium(+) acidity level and a medium amount of granular but ripe tannins. An electrifying red wine, if only the finish would last a bit longer.
The label artist drew a perfect portrait of a Pinot d'Aunis made by Nathalie & Christian Chaussard. It is playfully mischievous, the finish a bit too momentary, perhaps but nevertheless this strange fellow Patapon makes a bold and quite delightful appearance. Every sip made me yearn for more. It's quite addictive. It's diabolical. Beware.
More about the Chaussards can be read on their US importer's website at http://louisdressner.com/Chaussard.
In short:
Very good
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