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Joël Taluau

L'Expression St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Cabernet Franc

8.753 ratings
9.014 pro ratings
Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, 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

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Joël TaluauSaint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, TouraineCabernet Franc
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Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.2

I love this wine. Simple. Cheap. Can franc.

I love this wine. Simple. Cheap. Can franc.

2 people found it helpfulNov 29th, 2015
Chip Hughes
9.0

2013 all top notes, fresh, explosive. First warm day this spring, dunk in ice bath for 10!

2013 all top notes, fresh, explosive. First warm day this spring, dunk in ice bath for 10!

1 person found it helpfulMar 10th, 2015
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.1

A great combination! Dittmers merguez, potato pancakes and roasted romanesco went with this olive and dark fruit Cab Franc perfectly. Why do we try and pair over ripe Rhone with merguez when we know that we don't like it? Let there be acid!

A great combination! Dittmers merguez, potato pancakes and roasted romanesco went with this olive and dark fruit Cab Franc perfectly. Why do we try and pair over ripe Rhone with merguez when we know that we don't like it? Let there be acid!

1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2015
Kiley Baker

Certified Specialist of Wine/Educator/Owner of Wine Genie LLC

8.9

Solid expression of Cab Franc! Would drink again!

Solid expression of Cab Franc! Would drink again!

Jun 12th, 2016
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

8.8

Great purity here (and lots of flavor too). One of my favorite Loire producers. Will be buying more...

Great purity here (and lots of flavor too). One of my favorite Loire producers. Will be buying more...

Dec 23rd, 2014
Timothy Lynch
7.9

I’m a big fan of CF…but, not too sure on this one. It’s the heavy-handed tobacco leaf/capsicum profile that gives me much pause.

I’m a big fan of CF…but, not too sure on this one. It’s the heavy-handed tobacco leaf/capsicum profile that gives me much pause.

Aug 23rd, 2023
Nicole Ruiz Hudson
8.9

N: raspberries, wildflowers, thyme, white pepper, touch of cinnamon
P: “” a bit of tea and tobacco on the palate as well. Pretty w a touch of rusticity.

N: raspberries, wildflowers, thyme, white pepper, touch of cinnamon
P: “” a bit of tea and tobacco on the palate as well. Pretty w a touch of rusticity.

May 19th, 2022
Amanda Burton
9.1

I think this is nice! Will see how it does on 2nd day.

I think this is nice! Will see how it does on 2nd day.

Oct 8th, 2020
Michelle Beer
8.5

Bright fruit and medium body. Some smokiness at the end. Great with food

Bright fruit and medium body. Some smokiness at the end. Great with food

Feb 26th, 2019
Tim Ruckh
9.0

Amazing value. Bright cherry and tingly spices.

Amazing value. Bright cherry and tingly spices.

Sep 26th, 2018