Jean-Maurice Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc

8.86 ratings
9.21 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
Alex Powell

Fantastic funky cab franc from what to me is always one of the best $20 drops money can buy. 2011 isn't as glorious as 2010 but it's different and lovely just the same. Real earthy, brambly, and foresty, with great cleansing acidity and delightful flavor concentration for price. Superbly balanced, this didn't miss a beat open 5 days. How many $100 wines could you say that about?? Like a trip through the forest to find a waterfall. Great stuff.

Fantastic funky cab franc from what to me is always one of the best $20 drops money can buy. 2011 isn't as glorious as 2010 but it's different and lovely just the same. Real earthy, brambly, and foresty, with great cleansing acidity and delightful flavor concentration for price. Superbly balanced, this didn't miss a beat open 5 days. How many $100 wines could you say that about?? Like a trip through the forest to find a waterfall. Great stuff.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2015
Brian Ferrara

Delicate balance between acidity and tannins. Underripe raspberry, red pepper, earthy with hints of jalapeño and gravel.

Delicate balance between acidity and tannins. Underripe raspberry, red pepper, earthy with hints of jalapeño and gravel.

Oct 9th, 2015
Christopher Issariotis

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May 22nd, 2014