Catherine et Pierre Breton

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc

9.315 ratings
9.53 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
Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.9

At its peak of deliciousness, 1996 is one of my favorite vintages for Loire reds. Beautifully resolved, fully mature, yum!

At its peak of deliciousness, 1996 is one of my favorite vintages for Loire reds. Beautifully resolved, fully mature, yum!

1 person found it helpfulOct 27th, 2014
Magno González

Earthy cherries, Leather, dry leaves. Beautiful now, better in 5 years.

Earthy cherries, Leather, dry leaves. Beautiful now, better in 5 years.

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2014
Samuel Baron

Great tannin integration. Still super lively

Great tannin integration. Still super lively

Mar 20th, 2013
Mike Evans

More fruit driven than the Filliatreau, with blackberry and a hint of green pepper. Amazing.

More fruit driven than the Filliatreau, with blackberry and a hint of green pepper. Amazing.

Jun 11th, 2017
Joseph Moss

2000 but still in his prime

2000 but still in his prime

Jun 4th, 2015
Colin Cherot

Classic Chinon here. Maybe a little green. Definitely some green olive notes present. Loved this wine.

Classic Chinon here. Maybe a little green. Definitely some green olive notes present. Loved this wine.

Dec 14th, 2012
Sergio Pinzon

Sergio had this 10 years ago

Sergio had this 10 years ago

May 22nd, 2014
Paul A
9.0

Paul had this 4 years ago

Paul had this 4 years ago

Aug 22nd, 2020
Andre Rodrigues

Andre had this 6 years ago

Andre had this 6 years ago

Nov 19th, 2017
Marlos Silva

Marlos had this 7 years ago

Marlos had this 7 years ago

Dec 11th, 2016