Etienne de Bonnaventure

Château de Coulaine Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc

9.011 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Chinon, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Cabernet Franc
Top Notes For
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

8.9

Super horsey and very barnyardy nose. Some incense, leather and berry fruit as well. But man Mr. Ed in effect. Palate is juicy and vibrant with less horse and nice sophisticated elegance. A bit short as well. Tannins big. Age did not do this any favors.

At 2 hours this has come together. 8.7 to 8.9. Tannins still a bit blowsy at the end. But good fruit.

Super horsey and very barnyardy nose. Some incense, leather and berry fruit as well. But man Mr. Ed in effect. Palate is juicy and vibrant with less horse and nice sophisticated elegance. A bit short as well. Tannins big. Age did not do this any favors.

At 2 hours this has come together. 8.7 to 8.9. Tannins still a bit blowsy at the end. But good fruit.

Dec 11th, 2021
Duncan Watt

2009 vintage

2009 vintage

1 person found it helpfulApr 6th, 2014
E & K G

Friendly tannins, light spices to complement to understated red fruit. Easy drinking but needs some air for the flavors to express themselves.

Friendly tannins, light spices to complement to understated red fruit. Easy drinking but needs some air for the flavors to express themselves.

Sep 8th, 2019
Christian Alexander Møller Bach

Magnum. Still good almost a week after opening.

Magnum. Still good almost a week after opening.

Jul 1st, 2015
Philippe Bodolec

2012

Apr 1st, 2015
Kyle Altomare

Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

9.3

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