Joseph Mellot

Les Morinières Chinon Cabernet Franc

8.748 ratings
8.715 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
Allison Lyzenga

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red plum, black plum, red cherry, blueberry, blossom, savory greenness, sweet spices; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of red and black plum, red cherry, crushed rocks, florals, savory stemminess; medium finish, well integrated and elegant, very good

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red plum, black plum, red cherry, blueberry, blossom, savory greenness, sweet spices; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of red and black plum, red cherry, crushed rocks, florals, savory stemminess; medium finish, well integrated and elegant, very good

Apr 2nd, 2019
Matt Sterr

Mmmmmm. Earthy, nice acidity, pyrazines are present, but in a good way. Integrated into the terroir and flavor profile well. Great value, too.

Mmmmmm. Earthy, nice acidity, pyrazines are present, but in a good way. Integrated into the terroir and flavor profile well. Great value, too.

Mar 26th, 2019
Allison Lyzenga

Light ruby; medium intensity aromas of red cherry, red currant, red raspberry, eucalyptus; light body, dry, light/medium tannins; red fruits, dried herbs; very breezy and casual

Light ruby; medium intensity aromas of red cherry, red currant, red raspberry, eucalyptus; light body, dry, light/medium tannins; red fruits, dried herbs; very breezy and casual

Jul 23rd, 2017
Gerry Baker

Red fruit, soft green notes, fresh & easy to drink

Red fruit, soft green notes, fresh & easy to drink

1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2016
Matt Sterr

Funky feed store nose. Medium weight. Very earthy with light tannin. Disappears almost entirely on the finish.

Funky feed store nose. Medium weight. Very earthy with light tannin. Disappears almost entirely on the finish.

Aug 25th, 2016
Matt Sterr

Carbonic maceration. Nice and easy.

Carbonic maceration. Nice and easy.

Jan 20th, 2016
Raghu Hariharan

Dark red, stone fruit, strong blackberry notes. Effing delicious. 100% would buy. Needs a light chill. Okay at room temp.

Dark red, stone fruit, strong blackberry notes. Effing delicious. 100% would buy. Needs a light chill. Okay at room temp.

Apr 5th, 2019
Mark Seeber

Paired with a slow cooker beef stew with smoked paprika. Under $15 this is an easy buy for a weeknight wine. Comfort wine for comfort food.

Paired with a slow cooker beef stew with smoked paprika. Under $15 this is an easy buy for a weeknight wine. Comfort wine for comfort food.

Feb 21st, 2018
Hao Feng

Earthy, soft tannin, red fruits

Earthy, soft tannin, red fruits

Mar 22nd, 2017
Jérôme

Décembre 2016 - un vin jeune mais tout de même agréable à boire.

Décembre 2016 - un vin jeune mais tout de même agréable à boire.

Jan 1st, 2017