M.T. Sritharan

9.0

Region: Bourgueil
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2021

Tasting Notes

* Nose: Fresh raspberry, black cherry, violet, graphite, crushed herbs, and a hint of bell pepper (a classic Cabernet Franc characteristic).
* Palate: Medium-bodied with bright acidity, silky tannins, and remarkable freshness.
* Finish: Long, mineral-driven, with elegant red fruit and subtle spice.

Unlike the richer Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Bordeaux or Napa, this wine is all about finesse, freshness, and purity.

Vintage

2021 was a cooler vintage in the Loire. That means:

* More vibrant acidity
* Lower alcohol
* More restrained fruit
* A classic, food-friendly style that should age gracefully — 20 hours ago

with Yus

John Riddick

9.1

Great acidity and minerality. Underlying smoky intensity. Apples and pears. — 4 years ago

Turd Ferguson

9.2

Power and restraint. High toned. Red fruit. Olives and some white pepper. Needs long decant at this point. Really killer with this strip steak — 5 years ago

Andi Mac

9.4

Mango, Solero Lolly. — 6 years ago

Sabina Kraushaar

9.5

Drank at dinner with Harper in Crested Butte. Delicious — 7 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.1

Spice notes on the nose, off-dry, medium acidity, good berry flavor, spiced honey notes, medium+ finish. Flavor profile would be along the lines of a lower alcohol and lower sugar Port. 12% abv, no sulfites added, and Kosher. Good on its own and with food. — 8 years ago

Brandon Boesch

9.3

Great lighter bodied syrah. — 2 months ago

web bond

9.1

Only red grapes on hill of Chaume. Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc. — 3 years ago

Jake Hajer

8.9

White peaches, creamed honey. Very quaffable. — 4 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.0

Butte-iful Sangiovese right here — 5 years ago

Arielle

9.0

Matt’s most favourite — 6 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.7

Still hoppy. Well evolved and no hurry to drink. — 7 years ago

Greg Ragan

9.5

Damn. Every time I take a sip, I'm tasting a different beer. Beautiful. — 8 years ago

romo

9.0

Called Fiano. Dried apricots. — 5 months ago

Matthew Bamberg-Johnson

10

Delicious and juicy. Had with the cauliflower soup but would stand up to way more — 3 years ago

Jon Ebsworth

9.4

Such depth of fruit to this. Inky joyous Malbec. Star of the show at Manteca. — 4 years ago

Sara Dempsey

9.0

Easy to love — 5 years ago

with Brandon

Alexander Vadas

9.1

Not bad butte this trying to be not too Spanish? Why would someone want to tame a perfectly good vineyard. — 7 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

8.9

Christmas party blind-tasting bottle #1! — 8 years ago

Andrew Lohse

9.1

Earthy, brambly. Tobacco, bell pepper, black pepper, graphite, black currant. — 9 years ago