Domaine Fabrice Gasnier

Chinon Vieilles Vignes Cabernet Franc

9.068 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Chinon, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
Top Notes For
Chip Hughes

Needs a couple of days open for the brett-stink to settle down. Afterwards, it’s raspberry, wrapper leaf and an appropriate and savory Cab Franc stemminess. This may be something special in a few years.

Needs a couple of days open for the brett-stink to settle down. Afterwards, it’s raspberry, wrapper leaf and an appropriate and savory Cab Franc stemminess. This may be something special in a few years.

Oct 31st, 2019
Jana Manfredi

2009--mixing it up before Italy...

2009--mixing it up before Italy...

May 15th, 2016
Kiley Baker

Certified Specialist of Wine/Educator/Owner of Wine Genie LLC

8.9

Lovely cab franc from Moore Bros - reminiscent of cherries and licorice.

Lovely cab franc from Moore Bros - reminiscent of cherries and licorice.

Mar 19th, 2016
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

8.9

Capa y densidad media, color violeta, en nariz potente y muy floral, violetas, notas de galleta, un poco de toffee, notas de jabón de glicerina en el fondo. En boca entrada potente, tanicidad y secante, final agradable y seco.

Capa y densidad media, color violeta, en nariz potente y muy floral, violetas, notas de galleta, un poco de toffee, notas de jabón de glicerina en el fondo. En boca entrada potente, tanicidad y secante, final agradable y seco.

Mar 3rd, 2016
Tim Prendergast

Beverage Director Boundary Road

9.3

Funky violets. Gorgeous.

Funky violets. Gorgeous.

Feb 14th, 2015
William Hughes

2009 and punching above its weight.

2009 and punching above its weight.

May 29th, 2013
Stefania

Easy drinking bistrot wine -great for parties because everyone loves it

Easy drinking bistrot wine -great for parties because everyone loves it

Aug 12th, 2020
Ellen trappey

Really lovely wine. Perfect with lasagne and pizza. It opened up after decanting for a bit.

Really lovely wine. Perfect with lasagne and pizza. It opened up after decanting for a bit.

May 8th, 2020
Courtney Sprecher

Drinkable. Would buy again.

Drinkable. Would buy again.

Apr 10th, 2020
Kel M
7.9

Violets and bell pepper on the nose and on the palette. Light bodied with subtle tannins. Vibrant ruby hue. Slightly smoky quality. Not a huge fan of Cab Franc and this doesn’t change my mind even if it is a fine example of it.

Violets and bell pepper on the nose and on the palette. Light bodied with subtle tannins. Vibrant ruby hue. Slightly smoky quality. Not a huge fan of Cab Franc and this doesn’t change my mind even if it is a fine example of it.

Oct 22nd, 2019