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
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
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
Saumur-Champigny, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
