Catherine et Pierre Breton

Saint Louans Chinon Cabernet Franc

9.34 ratings

9.43 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

9.6

Pepper, spice; grip, grit; and loads of plush dark fruit

Pepper, spice; grip, grit; and loads of plush dark fruit

Feb 11th, 2015

Brandon Granier

9.0

Medium bodied refined Chinon, only slightly green and accompanied by a whole cabinet of baking spices and some fresh berries and a mineral finish. Lithe and light for cab franc. Still a little tight on the palate, probably best to wait 5 years but showing well enough now, especially the beautiful aromatics. This is not lush cab franc but rather great to accompany more delicate dishes.

Medium bodied refined Chinon, only slightly green and accompanied by a whole cabinet of baking spices and some fresh berries and a mineral finish. Lithe and light for cab franc. Still a little tight on the palate, probably best to wait 5 years but showing well enough now, especially the beautiful aromatics. This is not lush cab franc but rather great to accompany more delicate dishes.

Feb 5th, 2016

8/10 - Camille's birthday at #DomaineLapierre

8/10 - Camille's birthday at #DomaineLapierre

Oct 9th, 2016

Master Sommelier

9.0

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Apr 29th, 2016

Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree

9.7

Rajat had this 10 years ago

Rajat had this 10 years ago

Mar 8th, 2014