Domaine du Closel-Château des Vaults

Anjou Rouge Cabernet Franc

8.922 ratings
8.85 pro ratings
Anjou, 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
Al Shikoh

medium ruby with amber rim; strawberry, bell pepper, violets, a bit of Brett; bright red fruit, minerality; medium body, high acidity, medium- tannin, 12% ABV; made from 100% Cabernet Franc, a Louis Dressner selection; $24

medium ruby with amber rim; strawberry, bell pepper, violets, a bit of Brett; bright red fruit, minerality; medium body, high acidity, medium- tannin, 12% ABV; made from 100% Cabernet Franc, a Louis Dressner selection; $24

Nov 6th, 2019
Aaron Epstein

Writer/Curator Le Metro Wines

9.1

Such balance. Lovely.

Such balance. Lovely.

Nov 2nd, 2014
Scott Reiner

Just lovely.

Just lovely.

Oct 8th, 2014
Nicolas Montigelli

With Evelyne de Pontbriand.

With Evelyne de Pontbriand.

Oct 19th, 2016
Pirom Phadoemchit

A franc nose similar to Samur. Pretty with nice floral spiced character. A bit of body from the cab sauv perhaps? Tasty

A franc nose similar to Samur. Pretty with nice floral spiced character. A bit of body from the cab sauv perhaps? Tasty

Dec 21st, 2016
Mike Evans

Fresh and fruity, with a hint of savory vegetality. A tasty, easy-going wine.

Fresh and fruity, with a hint of savory vegetality. A tasty, easy-going wine.

Oct 19th, 2016
Martin Davies

Chilled cab franc. Very drinkable.

Chilled cab franc. Very drinkable.

Mar 25th, 2014
Eric Hiatt

Awesome. Little funk but undeniable cab franc profile. Fresh and juicy.

Awesome. Little funk but undeniable cab franc profile. Fresh and juicy.

Nov 23rd, 2013
Gabe Westheimer

Tasty.

Tasty.

Apr 28th, 2013