Clos Cristal

Cristal Closed Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc

9.017 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Saumur-Champigny, Anjou-Saumur, 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
Sonal Bhatia

Juicy, clear, fresh, pure.

Juicy, clear, fresh, pure.

May 12th, 2018
K J
9.7

Verjus. Tastes old and band aidy.

Verjus. Tastes old and band aidy.

Apr 25th, 2018
Andrew Tucker

Absolutely stunning cab franc from Saumur - Champigny. So soft, yet full of fig flavours with a super controlled acidity and structure. One of the finest

Absolutely stunning cab franc from Saumur - Champigny. So soft, yet full of fig flavours with a super controlled acidity and structure. One of the finest

Feb 27th, 2018
Laura Bozic

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Feb 17th, 2018
Jason Brater

Figs, strawberries, red raspberries. Some sunshine. A little black pepper. Delicious

Figs, strawberries, red raspberries. Some sunshine. A little black pepper. Delicious

Jan 12th, 2018
Sophie Stone

Tasty but a little heavy. Overall good

Tasty but a little heavy. Overall good

Nov 2nd, 2017
Sion Iorwerth

Pure juice. Racy cab franc sans soufre.

Pure juice. Racy cab franc sans soufre.

Jun 28th, 2017
Julien S.

Good herbaceous funk from French punk winemakers. Balanced tannins with good acidity. Old vines. Minimal intervention.

Good herbaceous funk from French punk winemakers. Balanced tannins with good acidity. Old vines. Minimal intervention.

Jun 21st, 2017
Jackie Smith

Jackie had this 6 years ago

Jackie had this 6 years ago

Nov 22nd, 2018
Nicolai Nalle Christiansen

Nicolai had this 4 years ago

Nicolai had this 4 years ago

Jun 17th, 2021