Château du Coudray
Le Grand Bouqueteau Chinon Cabernet Franc
Chinon, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
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
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
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
Black plums, bell pepper, pyrazine, body odor.
Black plums, bell pepper, pyrazine, body odor.
1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2013Very nice Cab Franc rosé
Very nice Cab Franc rosé
Jul 10th, 2016
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
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, 2014A 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
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