Domaine Guiberteau

Les Motelles Saumur Cabernet Franc

9.263 ratings
9.327 pro ratings
Saumur, Anjou-Saumur, 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
Severn Goodwin

2011 | Cabernet Franc
Domaine Guiberteau; Les Motelles
Loire; Saumur, Montreuil-Bellay, France
(92-93; Drink 2026-2036)

Palate seems closed...But nose is right on for the region.
Much improved with 24H of airing out, palate still wants more time, but the nose is textbook for the region.

2011 | Cabernet Franc
Domaine Guiberteau; Les Motelles
Loire; Saumur, Montreuil-Bellay, France
(92-93; Drink 2026-2036)

Palate seems closed...But nose is right on for the region.
Much improved with 24H of airing out, palate still wants more time, but the nose is textbook for the region.

Apr 15th, 2023
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

😋

😋

Feb 23rd, 2018
Chris MacLean

Showing a lot better than it did 18 months ago. Classic funky Saumur.

Showing a lot better than it did 18 months ago. Classic funky Saumur.

Mar 23rd, 2017
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

8.8

Dense on opening and better on second day with dark plums and blackberries. Want to taste again in five years.

Dense on opening and better on second day with dark plums and blackberries. Want to taste again in five years.

Oct 2nd, 2016
Joe Campanale

Beverage Director/Partner dell’anima, L’Artusi, Anfora, and L’Apicio

9.5

Incredible silky soft texture. Lightness and concentration. Just gorgeous wine

Incredible silky soft texture. Lightness and concentration. Just gorgeous wine

Oct 30th, 2015
Scott Wren

Suave svelte cab franc. Looooog finish. Can franc is so underrated

Suave svelte cab franc. Looooog finish. Can franc is so underrated

Aug 23rd, 2015
BurgundyFan

I thought this one was better than the 2010, more integrated, ready, velvet, great structure to deal with barbecue

I thought this one was better than the 2010, more integrated, ready, velvet, great structure to deal with barbecue

Jul 4th, 2015
William Meznarich

Texas distributor

9.3

Guib!

Guib!

Apr 28th, 2015
Greg Hirson

Corks and Barrels at Cork Supply USA

9.3

Perfect wine for roasting a chicken. Zuni method tonight.

Perfect wine for roasting a chicken. Zuni method tonight.

Apr 8th, 2015
William Meznarich

Texas distributor

9.3

Guib!!!

Guib!!!

Mar 13th, 2015