Josh Morgenthau

9.5

Stellar. A touch of that pretty Chinon violet flower and manure funk. St. Emilion-like concentration but this isn’t inky or extracted in the least. Luxurious, satin-like texture and tannins, with a subtly sweet finish. Feels a bit higher alcohol and less acid than some of the more classic Chinon vintages, but on the basis of the massive concentration and nascent complexity this will develop very well. Young but already approachable. — 4 days ago

Tobin Spratte

9.2

As you'll see from other reviews, this isn't for everyone. It's funky and smells baked. But I dig the unique, complex flavor profile: dried cherries, black and red currants, pencil shavings, herbs, and cedar. Almost like an acidic, Loire rendition of a Bordeaux. Yes, there is a slight effervescence, but it doesn't ruin the wine. — 2 days ago

Phil Kessling

9.2

Off the charts Cab Franc. When two great wine shops meet and share gems! Doesn’t get much better than this. Classic Chinon with age! — 11 days ago

Shawn Thompson

9.1

Vacation time with a gorgeous Chinon (Cab Franc) with an earthy nose of pepper, blackberry, eucalyptus ajd cedar. The palate possesses good acidity with boozy plum, green pepper and cola. — 16 hours ago

Jason Gelman

9.0

one of my all time favorites, this time i tried to pair it with pizza and penne vodka and it turns out that was the completely wrong pairing! didn’t quite click but that’s ok, lesson learned. — 9 days ago

Rodney Rosser

9.6

White chinon! Chenin blanc- so good — 3 days ago

Devin Bray

9.2

Jammy with lots of giving fruit, white pepper, and natural qualities. — a month ago

Carter Pelham

9.2

Fun. In excellent shape

Bell pepper bomb

Lovely aromatics, mushrooms, coffee, chocolate, wet earth

Red cherry, black cherry, vegetal, earth on palate

Silky, low acid, lengthy finish

Contemplative and ethereal but easygoing at the same time. Love it — 9 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2018 | Expressive, violets, hay, bitters in taste, spicyness. Is developing nicely. — 11 days ago

barak heller hayun

9.1

a little funky loire Cabernet franc.
unoaked (concrete ageing)

13% abv

high acidity.
medium coarse but pleasant tannins.
medium body.

smoke, bits of dirt with small rock parts in it, black plum and some dried 🌶️.

medium 🎯

a great surprise but not for everyone.
if you dig funkadelic's 'free your mind and your ass will follow' buy a case... — 14 days ago