Charles Joguet

Les Varennes du Grand Clos Chinon Cabernet Franc

9.011 ratings

9.13 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

9.3

This is a very pretty wine showing what cab franc can be about. Pure berry fruit,
Herbs, saddle leather and still good grip. A small bitter note to remind you where it’s from 😉

This is a very pretty wine showing what cab franc can be about. Pure berry fruit,
Herbs, saddle leather and still good grip. A small bitter note to remind you where it’s from 😉

Apr 1st, 2022

9.2

30+ minute decant. Dark red color. French terroir, bell pepper, and green elements on the nose. Wine has close to zero fruit, but an abundance of spice and vegetable flavors. Medium finish. Awesome QPR.

30+ minute decant. Dark red color. French terroir, bell pepper, and green elements on the nose. Wine has close to zero fruit, but an abundance of spice and vegetable flavors. Medium finish. Awesome QPR.

Jan 17th, 2020

8.5

Bell pepper, strawberries

Bell pepper, strawberries

Jul 15th, 2016

9.1

Thank you @Beth Turner

Thank you @Beth Turner

Mar 6th, 2016

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.4

Erich had this 9 years ago

Erich had this 9 years ago

Feb 28th, 2016

Jeffrey Birkemeier

Sommelier/Beverage Director Casanova Restaurant

9.0

Jeffrey had this 9 years ago

Jeffrey had this 9 years ago

Aug 21st, 2015

Mimi McLaughlin

8.8

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Mimi had this 10 years ago

Mar 20th, 2015

9.0

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Bevan had this 9 years ago

Mar 28th, 2016

Tobias Mattsson

9.0

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Tobias had this 9 years ago

Feb 23rd, 2016

Niklas Perlskog

8.9

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Niklas had this 9 years ago

Feb 4th, 2016