As always with chinon, this screams cab franc. Pencil lead shavings, earthy funk, wild/chalky raspberry(if that's a thing..), weighty; whilst being light on the palate. Really getting to the point where Loire cab francs are some of my fav wines. And with food, forget about it..
As always with chinon, this screams cab franc. Pencil lead shavings, earthy funk, wild/chalky raspberry(if that's a thing..), weighty; whilst being light on the palate. Really getting to the point where Loire cab francs are some of my fav wines. And with food, forget about it..
Jul 21st, 2017
Red fruit, dried floral, forest floor. Smooth texture leading to building tannins.
Red fruit, dried floral, forest floor. Smooth texture leading to building tannins.
Apr 1st, 2016
Très élégant, aucun caractère végétal du cépage, les tanins sont souples.
Prêt à boire mais curieux de voir comment il va évoluer dans les 10 prochaines années
Très élégant, aucun caractère végétal du cépage, les tanins sont souples.
Prêt à boire mais curieux de voir comment il va évoluer dans les 10 prochaines années
Aug 20th, 2017
King Under the Mountain Tasting Vol 3.
Horribly corked. This insolence, while typical from the damn cheeky French, shall not go unpunished. Note to self: send raiding parties to France next spring.
King Under the Mountain Tasting Vol 3.
Horribly corked. This insolence, while typical from the damn cheeky French, shall not go unpunished. Note to self: send raiding parties to France next spring.
Nov 11th, 2018
Chinon, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
