Domaine du Bel Air

Jour de Soif Bourgueil Cabernet Franc

8.8141 ratings
8.823 pro ratings
Bourgueil, Touraine, 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
Branden Bidwell

Good value

Good value

Jan 26th, 2019
Andrew

High fruit, low acid, not a tannin in sight, as would be expected. But it la led the freshness I enjoy so much in Loire and Beaujolais. Was good enough, but I had higher expectations.

High fruit, low acid, not a tannin in sight, as would be expected. But it la led the freshness I enjoy so much in Loire and Beaujolais. Was good enough, but I had higher expectations.

Nov 26th, 2018
Tom Inners

A last minute pick-up from Berkeley Bowl before heading to the woods for an overnight camping trip in the hills. A bit underwhelming and perhaps not quite a match to my style from the region.

A last minute pick-up from Berkeley Bowl before heading to the woods for an overnight camping trip in the hills. A bit underwhelming and perhaps not quite a match to my style from the region.

Jan 22nd, 2018
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.7

Cheesy jalapeno and green pepper. Pencil lead on the palate. Good value.

Cheesy jalapeno and green pepper. Pencil lead on the palate. Good value.

2 people found it helpfulDec 11th, 2014
Charles Schneider

Starts of slow, but solid dried berry, hints of herb, persistent rubber tire

Starts of slow, but solid dried berry, hints of herb, persistent rubber tire

Dec 15th, 2016
Vinny Caputi

Wine Buyer Caputi's Wine & Liquor

8.8

Nice acidity, herbaceous and fresh fruits. Great value

Nice acidity, herbaceous and fresh fruits. Great value

Nov 28th, 2015
Scott Kirkpatrick

Bourgueil and Bob's Burger's, a delightful pairing.

Bourgueil and Bob's Burger's, a delightful pairing.

Apr 5th, 2015
Tommy Pace

2013 - honestly, for $12, this is worth drinking. It typical cab franc on the nose and palate. fair acidity provides the only structure as it fades away. Jour de Soif est un vin de soif - c'est fait pour boire. Arrêtez de réflechir.

2013 - honestly, for $12, this is worth drinking. It typical cab franc on the nose and palate. fair acidity provides the only structure as it fades away. Jour de Soif est un vin de soif - c'est fait pour boire. Arrêtez de réflechir.

Apr 5th, 2015
Heather Lane

2012 vintage - tart blackberries, piney, herbaceous...this would be great with thin sliced flank steak with chimichurri sauce....

2012 vintage - tart blackberries, piney, herbaceous...this would be great with thin sliced flank steak with chimichurri sauce....

Feb 6th, 2015
Stephen Wade

Pleasingly herby and with pointed, workable tannins. A great way to cut through and accommodate thanksgiving foods.

Pleasingly herby and with pointed, workable tannins. A great way to cut through and accommodate thanksgiving foods.

Nov 29th, 2014