Domaine Grosbois

Clos du Noyer Chinon Cabernet Franc

9.047 ratings
9.210 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
Aschwin de Wolf

Back-to-back Grosbois cuvée's. This is very gentle, my favorite expression of Loire cabernet franc (and hard to find). Red fruits, cherry, pie, spice, and perfumed forest floor. Tart fruit and dusty tannins with a long finish. A more contemplative wine this is. Not as good as the 2018 Gabare but the juxtaposition of the candied aroma and the racy, tannic wine is intriguing.

Back-to-back Grosbois cuvée's. This is very gentle, my favorite expression of Loire cabernet franc (and hard to find). Red fruits, cherry, pie, spice, and perfumed forest floor. Tart fruit and dusty tannins with a long finish. A more contemplative wine this is. Not as good as the 2018 Gabare but the juxtaposition of the candied aroma and the racy, tannic wine is intriguing.

Dec 5th, 2020
Allison Lyzenga

Medium garnet, medium intensity aromas of cherry, raspberry, green pepper, violet, forest floor, cinnamon; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium minus tannins, medium body, medium intensity flavors of cherry, raspberry, forest floor, cinnamon, long finish

Medium garnet, medium intensity aromas of cherry, raspberry, green pepper, violet, forest floor, cinnamon; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium minus tannins, medium body, medium intensity flavors of cherry, raspberry, forest floor, cinnamon, long finish

Sep 20th, 2017
Adam Crane

Yes! Bringing the funk!

Yes! Bringing the funk!

May 18th, 2017
Clayton Bahr

The answer to the question is always Chinon

The answer to the question is always Chinon

Oct 3rd, 2015
Clayton Bahr

This is the best Chinon I've ever had. Did well with this today. Perfect w/ lamb burgers

This is the best Chinon I've ever had. Did well with this today. Perfect w/ lamb burgers

Jun 20th, 2015
Clayton Bahr

This was a good find

This was a good find

Apr 18th, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.9

Definitely a step behind the 2010, but nonetheless a true representation of the place and the variety, as well of their commitment to quality and a stripped-off style.

Definitely a step behind the 2010, but nonetheless a true representation of the place and the variety, as well of their commitment to quality and a stripped-off style.

Apr 10th, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.1

Pretty, refined and made in a straightforward style, yet with serious ion reserve. Rich yet naked finish. Very well made.

Pretty, refined and made in a straightforward style, yet with serious ion reserve. Rich yet naked finish. Very well made.

Apr 10th, 2015
Andreas Grube

Wine writer Café Magazine, Hallen, Världens viner, and more. Founder wine podcast Vinpratarna.

9.1

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Helt ljuvlig cab franc. Och fortfarande en flaska kvar...

Oct 14th, 2014
Pablo

Red fruit and herbaceous. Green peppers. Really nice.

Red fruit and herbaceous. Green peppers. Really nice.

Aug 16th, 2022