Catherine et Pierre Breton

Chinon Cabernet Franc

9.196 ratings
9.021 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
Alejandro Medina

Too late

Too late

Aug 16th, 2017
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Slightly richer - some substance. Perfume marred with more than a fair share of corruption.

Slightly richer - some substance. Perfume marred with more than a fair share of corruption.

2 people found it helpfulOct 18th, 2014
R Houle

I'm a sucker for a cab franc. This one is lighter than some. Finished like a nice soft landing. Dry as it should be...but not enough to overtake the berry goodness.

I'm a sucker for a cab franc. This one is lighter than some. Finished like a nice soft landing. Dry as it should be...but not enough to overtake the berry goodness.

1 person found it helpfulAug 17th, 2014
Martin Redmond

Aromatic violets, cassis with an appealing bit of herbaceous was. Savory and round #CabFranc 12% abv

Aromatic violets, cassis with an appealing bit of herbaceous was. Savory and round #CabFranc 12% abv

Jun 25th, 2016
Craig Lewis

Cab franc from 60 year old vines in Chinon. Nothing wrong with this.

Cab franc from 60 year old vines in Chinon. Nothing wrong with this.

Nov 18th, 2015
Justin Timsit, MS

Wine Director, The Rittenhouse

9.4

Incredibly fresh

Incredibly fresh

Jun 18th, 2015
Jeremiah Allen

Legendary

Legendary

Jun 6th, 2015
Thibaut Marquis

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

9.6

Delicious!! Juicy and soft. Black pepper. Soft tannins

Delicious!! Juicy and soft. Black pepper. Soft tannins

Oct 30th, 2014
Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

9.7

Great bottle of Breton - some weight, no harsh/green tannins, very fresh

Great bottle of Breton - some weight, no harsh/green tannins, very fresh

Oct 18th, 2014
Chris Walsh

Partner Balanced Wine Selections

6.3

Library release. Totally shot.

Library release. Totally shot.

Aug 29th, 2014