Les Gravieres d'Amador Abbé de Turpenay Chinon Cabernet Franc

Incredible wine for the price. Quintessential cab franc from chinon … tart fruit, with roasted root vegetables. Bring on the duck or charred quail with this beautiful bottle.

Mid weight, pure and pretty on the attack. No green, no bitterness on the mid palate. Scratchy tannins and acid on the finish accentuate the need for air or food. Best on day 2.

Excellent, clean, mineral driven Chinon, with fresh picked raspberry, sage and peppercorn notes. Good acidity and long finish

Very true to style for the gravelly terroir.

Juicy bacon cheeseburger wine. New BTG at Mintwood Place. 2013

Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of mushroom, forest floor, moss and smoke. Red plum/currant/cranberry fruit on the palate with hints of tar, black pepper and tobacco. Large amount of pyrazines on the extremely earthy finish. Plus acidity and medium tannins. Quite tertiary and funky. Better with a decant or on the second day.

3/9/2024

Better on the second day

Ripe and juicy Cab Franc. Not what I’m used to but not bad, especially for the price. Would be a solid burger wine.

$20 @ Schneider's