Chêne Bleu Abelard (Red)

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Chêne Bleu Abelard (Red)

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  • 2015

    Chêne Bleu Abelard (Red) 2015 - RecommendedTasted by Elizabeth Gabay MW & Ben Bernheim

    Semi-opaque. Lots of garrigue on the nose, some beeswax, slightly tarry and a bit pot pourri. There is something incredibly evocative in the aromas of an aged southern red which reminds me of hot summers. On the palate, this is still very young. Tight concentrated blue minerality and some rather tarry fruit. Rather disappointing, a bit tired and emperor's-new-clothes. Nice intensity, pretty and a little olde-worlde, but slightly blunt on the finish. A little rustic with heavy red fruit but lacking freshness and finesse.

    Tasted May 2025

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We’re mother and son duo Elizabeth Gabay MW and Ben Bernheim. Between us, we’ve been involved in the wines of southern France for over 30 years. Elizabeth started working with the wines of Provence back in 1986, and for the past 20 years has lived on the eastern edge of south-east France. We’ve worked on three books on rosé: Rosé Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution (2018), Elizabeth Gabay’s Buyers Guide to the Rosés of Southern France (2021 e-guide) and, most recently Rosés of Southern France (2022).

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