Château du Coudray

Le Grand Bouqueteau Chinon Cabernet Franc

8.7101 ratings
8.810 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
Gregory Fulchiero

Spicy and steamy, filled with green bell pepper and and lifted acidity that pairs well with food.

Spicy and steamy, filled with green bell pepper and and lifted acidity that pairs well with food.

Apr 17th, 2020
Matt Sterr

Great value for Chinon.

Great value for Chinon.

Nov 20th, 2019
Brian Ager

100% Cabernet Franc from Chinon FR, this wine immediately presents as herbaceous & rustic with aromas of dried herbs, roasted bell pepper and hints black pepper. The palate is light/med bodied with smooth tannins, and does add bit of fruit with flavors of raspberry sauce but still finishes with similar rustic overtones and an imbalanced sharp acidity. An imperfect but interest pairing with reverse seared Filet mignon with red wine sauce! [8/22/23] ($20)

100% Cabernet Franc from Chinon FR, this wine immediately presents as herbaceous & rustic with aromas of dried herbs, roasted bell pepper and hints black pepper. The palate is light/med bodied with smooth tannins, and does add bit of fruit with flavors of raspberry sauce but still finishes with similar rustic overtones and an imbalanced sharp acidity. An imperfect but interest pairing with reverse seared Filet mignon with red wine sauce! [8/22/23] ($20)

1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2023
Dan Gurska

Funky lettuce on the nose with a long and abnormal finish. Weird.

Funky lettuce on the nose with a long and abnormal finish. Weird.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2015
Red Wine Lovers

Black plums, bell pepper, pyrazine, body odor.

Black plums, bell pepper, pyrazine, body odor.

1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2013
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

8.7

Very nice Cab Franc rosé

Very nice Cab Franc rosé

Jul 10th, 2016
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

8.7

Solid, easily identifiable Cab Franc. A little dilute for Chinon due to the vintage

Solid, easily identifiable Cab Franc. A little dilute for Chinon due to the vintage

Mar 26th, 2016
Tom Riley

Medium intensity on the nose, aromas of blackberry jam, freshly mown grass, hint of cedar Medium body but lean, concentrated. Flavors mimic the nose with a touch of graphite and wet gravel. Mouth watering acidity and gentle but firm tannins. For $19 pretty darn good.

Medium intensity on the nose, aromas of blackberry jam, freshly mown grass, hint of cedar Medium body but lean, concentrated. Flavors mimic the nose with a touch of graphite and wet gravel. Mouth watering acidity and gentle but firm tannins. For $19 pretty darn good.

Feb 6th, 2014
Philippe Thibault

A Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley I've always enjoyed. Light, full of life and so food friendly.

A Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley I've always enjoyed. Light, full of life and so food friendly.

Mar 12th, 2018
Alisha Fontanella Regan

Ruby red in color. Slow tears on glass. Light bodied. Medium low acidity. Low tannin. High alcohol warmth at back of throat. Long finish. Decanted about 30 minutes. Good fresh fruit taste and overall balanced except Alcohol is a bit strong. Maybe will mellow out with more time open.

Ruby red in color. Slow tears on glass. Light bodied. Medium low acidity. Low tannin. High alcohol warmth at back of throat. Long finish. Decanted about 30 minutes. Good fresh fruit taste and overall balanced except Alcohol is a bit strong. Maybe will mellow out with more time open.

Dec 31st, 2021