Daheuiller (Domaine des Varinelles)

Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc

8.714 ratings

8.93 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

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

8.9

2010 vintage. Ad Hoc, Ad Loc - 95 Haut Brion at the next table. Been there - done that. Give some great franc instead

2010 vintage. Ad Hoc, Ad Loc - 95 Haut Brion at the next table. Been there - done that. Give some great franc instead

Jul 3rd, 2015

9.7

Very basement funk and raisin-y. So good at almost ten years old.

Very basement funk and raisin-y. So good at almost ten years old.

Dec 15th, 2018

8.7

Scent of herbs, earth and underbrush. Medium-bodied with a little greasy ending. Overall well-balanced wine.

Scent of herbs, earth and underbrush. Medium-bodied with a little greasy ending. Overall well-balanced wine.

Oct 7th, 2016

7.4

Super green and dry.

Super green and dry.

Feb 28th, 2016

8.7

Good win with good friend

Good win with good friend

Feb 27th, 2015

8.2

Young!

Young!

Nov 27th, 2013

Melissa Cortina

9.1

Limestone & oyster shells with a hint of cherry and blackberry. Smooth, well balanced, soft tannins. Medium.

Limestone & oyster shells with a hint of cherry and blackberry. Smooth, well balanced, soft tannins. Medium.

Aug 7th, 2013

Sawdust y

Sawdust y

May 5th, 2019

8.9

Max had this 9 years ago

Max had this 9 years ago

May 26th, 2015

9.0

Ryan had this 10 years ago

Ryan had this 10 years ago

Apr 17th, 2015