This wine goes down smooth like a family of worms slithering down ones throat. The acidic level is fairly high to medium sulfuric. Literally not one tannin is present. Some key fruits include raspberry, dingleberry, and tomato. I would pair this with Krokodil and horse flesh to really bring out all its magic. The quality of producer is up in the air but I can guarantee these grapes were dropped in horse manure prior to fermentation. 5 stars.
This wine goes down smooth like a family of worms slithering down ones throat. The acidic level is fairly high to medium sulfuric. Literally not one tannin is present. Some key fruits include raspberry, dingleberry, and tomato. I would pair this with Krokodil and horse flesh to really bring out all its magic. The quality of producer is up in the air but I can guarantee these grapes were dropped in horse manure prior to fermentation. 5 stars.
11 people found it helpfulAug 12th, 2014
A more subdued vintage, but apparently the perfect pairing for Harissa-spiked spinach and Lentil, Hazelnut, and Celeriac salad from Yotam Ottolenghi's 'Plenty' cookbook: the dark fruits and savory notes sang with the earthiness of the dishes .#chinon #cabernetfranc
A more subdued vintage, but apparently the perfect pairing for Harissa-spiked spinach and Lentil, Hazelnut, and Celeriac salad from Yotam Ottolenghi's 'Plenty' cookbook: the dark fruits and savory notes sang with the earthiness of the dishes .#chinon #cabernetfranc
1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2015
Earthy, clay, leather, funk, and beautiful. Tasted this a few weeks ago and did not enjoy it, but decided to buy a bottle for $22 and try it again. Decanted it for awhile and it was beautiful. May buy some more to age.
Earthy, clay, leather, funk, and beautiful. Tasted this a few weeks ago and did not enjoy it, but decided to buy a bottle for $22 and try it again. Decanted it for awhile and it was beautiful. May buy some more to age.
May 15th, 2017
Delicious, clean and a slight funk at the same time. A great wine for Bond night.
Delicious, clean and a slight funk at the same time. A great wine for Bond night.
Nov 7th, 2015
Plums, cherry, spice. Autumn becomes you.
Plums, cherry, spice. Autumn becomes you.
Sep 25th, 2015
Chinon, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
