Generally not a big fan of cabernet franc, but this was recommended to me as an especially good example. Glad I tried it. Not heavy, but distinct notes of fruit and earth/leather. Really good abd sophisticated, especially at this price ($28 I think). Recommended by Lower Falls Wine Shop in Wellesley, MA. — 3 months ago
Electric — 4 months ago
Phenomenal wine. Auction wine. Found at a small restaurant hole in a wall. A little lucky but absolutely delicious — 7 months ago
Michelle balanced though on the acidic side and very well paired with mushroom chicken rice by Evan — 3 months ago
Well done. — 5 months ago
Love it, great freshness, long aftertaste, amazing taste! — 8 months ago
Beautifully expressive Cabernet Franc nose of red currant, sour cherry, cassis, moss, lavender, thyme and an enormous amount of rosemary. The palate initially offers glorious, creamy red fruit, excellent purity, freshness and ripe, melting tannins, with remarkable precision for 2018. That first open-bottle preview is seductive, but air brings a firmer, chewier and more tannic structure, while a small alcoholic seam becomes increasingly pronounced. Still juicy, vibrant and unmistakably Cabernet Franc, but less seamless than the opening suggested.
Day two is the better showing. The nose is deeper, with more cassis and the same nervous herbal energy. The palate has rounded out, gaining a touch of opulence and a gorgeous creamy texture, while the alcohol has largely integrated and the balance is now excellent. Beautiful wine. — a month ago
Bright apples, cider. Nice acidity. Not as much complexity as I was hoping for. — 3 months ago
Tart, bright, savory, cloudy. Lovely. Satellite bottle shop. — 8 months ago
Apparently this translates to “up all night” or something heeeeeyyyyy — 2 years ago
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! — 5 years ago
Fantastic example of the region and one of its top winemakers doing what they do to produce an exceptional, balanced Chardonnay — 5 years ago
Tom Barras
Produced from three different parcels, (Rochegrès, Roche Noire and La Rochelle), and two different wine making routines, the complex 2021 Chermette Moulin-à-Vent displays a beautiful ruby red appearance, backed up by intense red fruit aromatics and confirming red fruit flavors; nicely structured and well balanced with lively acidity and refined mouth coating tannins. A joyful Gamay that should be perfect with tonight’s roast chicken. — 3 days ago