Domaine de la Colline

Chinon Cabernet Franc

8.542 ratings
8.46 pro ratings
Chinon, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Cabernet Franc
Top Notes For
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.5

Better than the first bottle several months ago. Still a strange lack of the expected peppery aromas. Woody aroma likely stem inclusion since wine is SS aged.

Better than the first bottle several months ago. Still a strange lack of the expected peppery aromas. Woody aroma likely stem inclusion since wine is SS aged.

1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2016
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.0

Dusty, minerals, and a bit gritty. Muted, cooked fruit that had difficulty breaking through the dust. None of the trademark pyrazine a Cab Franc should be showing. Just ok.

Dusty, minerals, and a bit gritty. Muted, cooked fruit that had difficulty breaking through the dust. None of the trademark pyrazine a Cab Franc should be showing. Just ok.

Jun 21st, 2016
Roger Cabrera

The Cabernet Franc was extremely tame. You had to look for the pyrazines. Delicate body, mildly aromatic. Acidity med, finish med.

The Cabernet Franc was extremely tame. You had to look for the pyrazines. Delicate body, mildly aromatic. Acidity med, finish med.

Sep 10th, 2015
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Ok with a chill.

Aug 18th, 2015
Ray Vanderhoff

Dark ruby color. Aromas of earth, Forrest Floor, violets, rose hips and dried herbs. Pallet is full of black fruit with a hint of leather. Little, if any, pyrazine is present. No oak. (Completely aged in Stainless Steel.) Juicy texture. This wine has a memorable rustic quality. Thanks for the gift, Kase.

Dark ruby color. Aromas of earth, Forrest Floor, violets, rose hips and dried herbs. Pallet is full of black fruit with a hint of leather. Little, if any, pyrazine is present. No oak. (Completely aged in Stainless Steel.) Juicy texture. This wine has a memorable rustic quality. Thanks for the gift, Kase.

Aug 7th, 2022
Bromento Mori

Had me fooled: it’s a big un, full of dust & pencil lead, w/ bright acid. Not a great amount of fruit & darker than expected in the glass. Certainly a savory aspect, & sneaky bell pepper ghosts around in the background. It almost clowns the notion of Cabernet Franc, but something steady, noble, grounded keeps it true. You might not guess it blind, but it makes sense anyhow.

Had me fooled: it’s a big un, full of dust & pencil lead, w/ bright acid. Not a great amount of fruit & darker than expected in the glass. Certainly a savory aspect, & sneaky bell pepper ghosts around in the background. It almost clowns the notion of Cabernet Franc, but something steady, noble, grounded keeps it true. You might not guess it blind, but it makes sense anyhow.

Sep 21st, 2021
Brad Draper

Tastes dry with lots of tannins. Needs to aerate and then is pretty good. Smoky

Tastes dry with lots of tannins. Needs to aerate and then is pretty good. Smoky

Jul 18th, 2021
Severine Palomba

Too dry, not for me

Too dry, not for me

Feb 15th, 2021
Eurie Han

A little light for a cab franc but smoky, dry and easy to drink.

A little light for a cab franc but smoky, dry and easy to drink.

Oct 6th, 2020
Al Sauter

Very nice

Very nice

Jan 29th, 2019