Always in form in my experience
Always in form in my experience
Jul 8th, 2024
So much good cab franc-ness. Perfectly light, but concentrated Loire cab with nice acid zing.
So much good cab franc-ness. Perfectly light, but concentrated Loire cab with nice acid zing.
Jun 24th, 2018
It’s as if a bundle of herbs was dropped into a fruit bath inside a woodsy basket. Happy to be sipping this on a frigid night.
It’s as if a bundle of herbs was dropped into a fruit bath inside a woodsy basket. Happy to be sipping this on a frigid night.
Jan 7th, 2018
Enjoyed this 95 CF 5 CS blend from Saumur. Classic mineral backbone was present, just enough punch, but the best was its rounded and elegant texture that manifested on the palate. Not devoid of character, not sterile by any means, but just a classic Loire CF that decided to dress up for the evening and showed well. Clean, layered, downright drinkable
Enjoyed this 95 CF 5 CS blend from Saumur. Classic mineral backbone was present, just enough punch, but the best was its rounded and elegant texture that manifested on the palate. Not devoid of character, not sterile by any means, but just a classic Loire CF that decided to dress up for the evening and showed well. Clean, layered, downright drinkable
1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2018
Outstanding and seriously undervalued Cabernet Franc. Pire is quickly becoming one of my go-to producers for value in the Saumur. This has it all- bright fruit, acid, funk, delicacy, green herbal notes and vegetal savoriness. Classic.
Outstanding and seriously undervalued Cabernet Franc. Pire is quickly becoming one of my go-to producers for value in the Saumur. This has it all- bright fruit, acid, funk, delicacy, green herbal notes and vegetal savoriness. Classic.
1 person found it helpfulMay 13th, 2018
One of my favorite CF out there - 2011
One of my favorite CF out there - 2011
1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2015
Fresh to death! Floral and Cigar Smoke aromatics with good brightness on the palate. Dances like a ballerina.
Fresh to death! Floral and Cigar Smoke aromatics with good brightness on the palate. Dances like a ballerina.
1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2015More elegant and focused than the gorgeous yet rustic '13 version. Excellent stuff.
More elegant and focused than the gorgeous yet rustic '13 version. Excellent stuff.
Apr 12th, 2017Right, does anyone else think good, acidic Loire cab franc pairs pretty well with BBQ? (Ribs, brisket, wings, mac and cheese, cornbread.)
Right, does anyone else think good, acidic Loire cab franc pairs pretty well with BBQ? (Ribs, brisket, wings, mac and cheese, cornbread.)
Oct 7th, 2016
Pretty, floral, delicate herbs, and deep funk. Great example of rustic beauty.
Pretty, floral, delicate herbs, and deep funk. Great example of rustic beauty.
Mar 26th, 2016
Saumur, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
