Chucked bottle prematurely, so I think was a 2019. Saumur reds, ie, in this case 100% cab franc seemed to have bulked up the last few years. Yes, it’s a richer, deeper wine but does the ripeness suit the varietal, at least in the Loire? Here I would say yes. Plenty for Chinon lovers- gobs of red fruits, like crushed raspberries & cranberries, but bay leaf too on back end- it’s a nice longish finish.
Chucked bottle prematurely, so I think was a 2019. Saumur reds, ie, in this case 100% cab franc seemed to have bulked up the last few years. Yes, it’s a richer, deeper wine but does the ripeness suit the varietal, at least in the Loire? Here I would say yes. Plenty for Chinon lovers- gobs of red fruits, like crushed raspberries & cranberries, but bay leaf too on back end- it’s a nice longish finish.
May 14th, 2021
Well. Checks the box.
Aug 1st, 2020
Not much on the nose for me but it opened up more in the mouth. Strawberries right away, then some of the bell pepper qualities you expect toward the middle and end. Finishes with dry stone. 🍓
Not much on the nose for me but it opened up more in the mouth. Strawberries right away, then some of the bell pepper qualities you expect toward the middle and end. Finishes with dry stone. 🍓
Feb 16th, 2018
Très bien, fin, léger, mais ne me fais pas rêver.
Très bien, fin, léger, mais ne me fais pas rêver.
Feb 17th, 2016
Too subtle for my new world-esque taste buds. If you’re into old world and Cab Franc, I can see this being a great choice. There’s definite pepper—black pepper. Also, got some blackberry. This is full bodied and mid-long finish. Some earth and mineral<— especially in the nose.
Too subtle for my new world-esque taste buds. If you’re into old world and Cab Franc, I can see this being a great choice. There’s definite pepper—black pepper. Also, got some blackberry. This is full bodied and mid-long finish. Some earth and mineral<— especially in the nose.
Feb 16th, 2025
This is richer, more ripe than I was expecting. Red strawberry up front, then more subtly the pepper notes you expect come in. Mineral finish.
This is richer, more ripe than I was expecting. Red strawberry up front, then more subtly the pepper notes you expect come in. Mineral finish.
Nov 7th, 2021
Day 2: Cola and dark cherry nose, with graphite and smoke. Underripe currant leaking out as well. Gritty tannin with cranberry and cherry fruit. Chalky minerality. Lingers well, plenty of dimension.
Day 2: Cola and dark cherry nose, with graphite and smoke. Underripe currant leaking out as well. Gritty tannin with cranberry and cherry fruit. Chalky minerality. Lingers well, plenty of dimension.
Jul 22nd, 2021
This was awesome. I know that’s not a very descriptive review. But if you like Loire Valley Cab Franc, you’ll like this.
This was awesome. I know that’s not a very descriptive review. But if you like Loire Valley Cab Franc, you’ll like this.
Jan 3rd, 2021
Light. Lots of violet. Not bad at all for $20
Light. Lots of violet. Not bad at all for $20
Mar 25th, 2020
Light on nose, but pleasant. Soft flavor. Ate with Berger cookies
Light on nose, but pleasant. Soft flavor. Ate with Berger cookies
May 5th, 2018
Saumur-Champigny, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
