Domaine du Colombier (Jouvault)

Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Chinon Cabernet Franc

8.740 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Chinon, 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
Peter Sultan

May not have the character of say a Baudry or Raffault Chinon, but still a profoundly true-to-terroir Chinon with all that fine grained dark berry earthiness, low on the funko-meter, & just plain ol’ low alcohol fun. Paired with brunch cheesy egg casserole of Gruyère, nutmeg, Parmesan etc that soaks overnight in Half & Half.

May not have the character of say a Baudry or Raffault Chinon, but still a profoundly true-to-terroir Chinon with all that fine grained dark berry earthiness, low on the funko-meter, & just plain ol’ low alcohol fun. Paired with brunch cheesy egg casserole of Gruyère, nutmeg, Parmesan etc that soaks overnight in Half & Half.

Jan 28th, 2024
Claudia Ballard

Easy for a weeknight.

Easy for a weeknight.

1 person found it helpfulDec 8th, 2014
Caroline Helper

Soft, pretty and lots of bell pepper - a perfect way to start the night #winesfromlastnight

Soft, pretty and lots of bell pepper - a perfect way to start the night #winesfromlastnight

Jan 7th, 2014
Hernan Hernandez

Fruity flavors of raspberry and cherry. Medium acidity and earthy flavors with a little spice at the end. Went really well with pork chops. Bought at Riverdale Vintner. $19.99.

Fruity flavors of raspberry and cherry. Medium acidity and earthy flavors with a little spice at the end. Went really well with pork chops. Bought at Riverdale Vintner. $19.99.

Sep 2nd, 2018
Steph Hill

Easy to drink in copious amounts. Not as full bodied as I expected. Nice lavender notes. Earthiness. Not overwhelming with tannins.

Easy to drink in copious amounts. Not as full bodied as I expected. Nice lavender notes. Earthiness. Not overwhelming with tannins.

Sep 18th, 2017
Sara Dempsey

floral and dusty

floral and dusty

Aug 31st, 2017
Brian Feist

Very nice usq under $20

Very nice usq under $20

Oct 30th, 2016
Alisha Fontanella Regan

Heavy tannins. Needs meat with it. Not a sipper.

Heavy tannins. Needs meat with it. Not a sipper.

Jan 25th, 2016
Jaume

Old world style with this cab franc. Classic vegetal and bell pepper nose mixed with definite barnyard notes. On the palate it is medium bodied and fruit. Mid palate and finish aren't expansive but it drinks well. Really enjoyed this wine and think it would shine with food...think charcuterie board!

Old world style with this cab franc. Classic vegetal and bell pepper nose mixed with definite barnyard notes. On the palate it is medium bodied and fruit. Mid palate and finish aren't expansive but it drinks well. Really enjoyed this wine and think it would shine with food...think charcuterie board!

Sep 16th, 2015
Kathryn Thomas

Nice old world red

Nice old world red

Jun 21st, 2015