Marc Plouzeau

Rive Gauche Chinon Rosé Cabernet Franc

8.872 ratings
8.714 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
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Billy Tornabene

2014 crack a lackin

2014 crack a lackin

1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2015
William Hughes

Plouzeaux's best rosé in years. Grippy body with some weight, yet clean and crisp on the finish. 2014

Plouzeaux's best rosé in years. Grippy body with some weight, yet clean and crisp on the finish. 2014

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2015
Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

8.7

Crisp and lovely. Fresh herbs, green chile, strawberry, tart cherry.

Crisp and lovely. Fresh herbs, green chile, strawberry, tart cherry.

Jun 26th, 2015
Daniel P. Drake

This is a Cab Franc rose which I picked up for $15.99. The nose is very expressive with notes of red raspberry, peach, banana, and a little bit of earth. On the palate I get tart red fruit, strawberry, red raspberry, and cherries. This is definitely fresh and vibrant with a nice finish.

This is a Cab Franc rose which I picked up for $15.99. The nose is very expressive with notes of red raspberry, peach, banana, and a little bit of earth. On the palate I get tart red fruit, strawberry, red raspberry, and cherries. This is definitely fresh and vibrant with a nice finish.

May 30th, 2015
Will Atkinson

Value

Value

Apr 7th, 2015
Tom Higgins

Owner/Winemaker Heart & Hands Wine Company

7.9

Light pink color with rose petals, lilac and a hint of bell pepper on the nose. The palate is delicate and light on the fruit side with an odd note of ironing board (caught a little on the aromas too). Overall, pleasant, good sipper for hot day, but not very versatile or wowing. Drink now.

Light pink color with rose petals, lilac and a hint of bell pepper on the nose. The palate is delicate and light on the fruit side with an odd note of ironing board (caught a little on the aromas too). Overall, pleasant, good sipper for hot day, but not very versatile or wowing. Drink now.

Jan 2nd, 2015
Mike Fifer

Writer The Wine Monologues

8.6

Meh. Not much fruit or acidity.

Meh. Not much fruit or acidity.

Dec 30th, 2014
Gilbert Lara Jr

2013

Aug 4th, 2014
Daniel P. Drake

This 2012 Rose is almost peach in color and very nice. The nose is one of strawberry and minerality. This is young again and I try to beat it up in the glass to really get those notes to come out. On the palate we note the tart strawberries, peach, and some minerality. No length on the palate and gets lost right off the front. This is a little on the lighter side than I like, but very easy to drink.

This 2012 Rose is almost peach in color and very nice. The nose is one of strawberry and minerality. This is young again and I try to beat it up in the glass to really get those notes to come out. On the palate we note the tart strawberries, peach, and some minerality. No length on the palate and gets lost right off the front. This is a little on the lighter side than I like, but very easy to drink.

Jun 27th, 2013
Jesse Dang

Focused acidity. Slammed with Vietnamese food (banh cuon).

Focused acidity. Slammed with Vietnamese food (banh cuon).

Jun 16th, 2013