Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Polished and easy entry into the CDP backcountry. 8.5.26. — 7 days ago

AEL

9.0

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. — 2 months ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.1

Well done. — 4 months ago

Matt Perlman

9.4

More chenin blanc as spring approaches! This one balances zesty exuberance with precision etched mineral cut. — 5 months ago

Sharon Davis

9.8

Cognac. Love it ❤️ 😍 — a year ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Really an excellent cab franc. Have had stuff from Thierry Germain before but not this bottling. Perfect with a variety of Syrian dishes at Damas in Montreal. Bright, restrained fruit, excellent acid. Nice finish. — a year ago

Paul Masson

8.9

Bright, energetic style — 5 years ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.0

Acidic, big and substantial. The fruit is tangy. — 5 years ago

with Gillian

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

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. — 9 days ago

Tom Casagrande

9.1

Post dinner party notes. Classic right bank ‘18: dense, dark, soft but tacky tannins. — 3 months ago

Willem Jan Withagen

9.0

First bottle was little orange, and over the top. Bottle 2 was greenish yellow with exact the style we love. So thumbs up for the last bottle. — 5 months ago

Doug Powers

9.4

Beautiful Loire Cabernet Franc, just a touch of green in the fruit, but with that cool climate feel, long finish, terrific wine, thanks to Eric Texier for telling us (my wine group) that Lenoir was making great Cab Franc!! — 10 months ago

with Jim

Douglas Braun

9.0

2020 Vintage -70%~Sauvignon 20%~Semillon and 10%~Muscadelle yellow with green hue, ,fresh herbs ,figs , citrus, hay medium bodied nice wine - great with garlic chicken — 4 years ago

Jack Petras

9.3

This 2024 is everything that I look for in a cdr. Herbs throughout, soft fresh berry fruits with a dark stony spine. Lighter bodied and endlessly interesting. Viva La France — a month ago

JKT

9.0

Michelle balanced though on the acidic side and very well paired with mushroom chicken rice by Evan — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Beautiful color of ruby with a wide brick rim.

Great nose with over ripen red fruits, forest floor and earth notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cooked cherries, dried fruits, light wood, prunes, cola, chocolates, spices, herbs and vegetables.

Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This 30 year old Merlot is still drinking nicely. Not at its peak anymore, but very tasty nonetheless. Elegant with some fruits left. Complex and interesting.

I've had a recent vintage not too long ago that was drinking better, although I did love the complexity here, especially on the nose.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too.

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (30% new) French oak barrels.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$65. — 4 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Enjoyed this! — 9 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Chenin in Riesling clothes. Weightless, huge acidity and a long ass finish. — a year ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2019 vintage. Obvs super youthful and that translates here to a large, super fresh lime component. Better than good mineral presence. The crisper side of Meursault. — 3 years ago

Jerry Raphael

8.9

Nice big fruity wine — 5 years ago