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Charles Joguet

Les Varennes du Grand Clos Chinon Cabernet Franc

9.213 ratings
9.25 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

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Charles JoguetChinon, TouraineCabernet Franc
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Matt Perlman
9.2

Holding up the best of a trio of sketchy old Loire reds. With air this reveals black currant, mesquite, tobacco, tomato leaf and slightest hint of raspberry. Still excellent but needs food

Holding up the best of a trio of sketchy old Loire reds. With air this reveals black currant, mesquite, tobacco, tomato leaf and slightest hint of raspberry. Still excellent but needs food

Feb 22nd, 2025
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.5

Wow. I forget to drink Chinon…

Wow. I forget to drink Chinon…

Dec 31st, 2022
Daniel McGeough
9.1

Got ou classed by sum baller Cote Rotie!! Contextual embarrassment 🤭

Got ou classed by sum baller Cote Rotie!! Contextual embarrassment 🤭

Dec 20th, 2017
Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.1

Yoda loves the cab franc.

Yoda loves the cab franc.

2 people found it helpfulNov 24th, 2015
Peter Dimmick
9.5

Nabbed this from the wonderful wine cellar at the Waterwheel Restaurant at the Inn at Gristmill Square in Warm Springs, VA. A hidden gem of a place with a hidden gem of a wine collection.

It took a while to open up even after decanting, but when it did, the bouquet was elegant yet strong. Pomogranate and earth throughout! Heavenly with the house made bolognese

Nabbed this from the wonderful wine cellar at the Waterwheel Restaurant at the Inn at Gristmill Square in Warm Springs, VA. A hidden gem of a place with a hidden gem of a wine collection.

It took a while to open up even after decanting, but when it did, the bouquet was elegant yet strong. Pomogranate and earth throughout! Heavenly with the house made bolognese

Apr 24th, 2017
DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.3

DLynn had this 7 years ago

DLynn had this 7 years ago

Jun 6th, 2018
Bobby Gilbane
9.3

Bobby had this 5 years ago

Bobby had this 5 years ago

Mar 5th, 2021
Elston He
9.1

Elston had this 6 years ago

Elston had this 6 years ago

Dec 14th, 2019
Bobby Gilbane
9.2

Bobby had this 7 years ago

Bobby had this 7 years ago

Nov 30th, 2018
Dario Barbone
9.1

Dario had this 8 years ago

Dario had this 8 years ago

Dec 7th, 2017