Monmousseau

Justin Monmousseau Chinon Cabernet Franc

8.919 ratings
9.23 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
Justin Petrisek

Fruit bomb: fruit on fruit on fruit, red currant and strawberry, just a hint of peppery-ness on the finish. Light to medium body, solid acidity. Very delicious

Fruit bomb: fruit on fruit on fruit, red currant and strawberry, just a hint of peppery-ness on the finish. Light to medium body, solid acidity. Very delicious

Sep 3rd, 2017
Rachel Stinson Vrooman

Bloody deliciousness.. Especially w mutton chops

Bloody deliciousness.. Especially w mutton chops

Nov 24th, 2014
Dawn P
9.0

Green pepper nose, chocolate and berry with fresh green

Green pepper nose, chocolate and berry with fresh green

May 1st, 2019
Willie Carter

Never buy French wine with the varietal on the label. I broke that rule but managed to get away with it. Light ruby in the glass with a garnet rim. Floral aromatics hit you full force and after some air you get to the fruit. Strawberries and cherries on the nose prepare you for the palate.
By fruit I mean gobs of fruit and absolutely no trace of the vegetal qualities I love in Cab Franc. The strawberries and cherries are joined by cranberry, smoky herbs, and red currant. Not your grandfather's Chinon for sure.

Never buy French wine with the varietal on the label. I broke that rule but managed to get away with it. Light ruby in the glass with a garnet rim. Floral aromatics hit you full force and after some air you get to the fruit. Strawberries and cherries on the nose prepare you for the palate.
By fruit I mean gobs of fruit and absolutely no trace of the vegetal qualities I love in Cab Franc. The strawberries and cherries are joined by cranberry, smoky herbs, and red currant. Not your grandfather's Chinon for sure.

Sep 17th, 2017
Robert Dittman

Lighter red but with a stronger finish. Crisp and clean. Good fruit taste with a hint of pepper at the end.

Lighter red but with a stronger finish. Crisp and clean. Good fruit taste with a hint of pepper at the end.

Jan 15th, 2017
Willie Carter

From the Loire Valley, it has a gorgeous ruby color and as soon as you open it you'll get some really nice floral aromatics. Loads of fresh fruit on the palate with an awesome finish of strawberry bliss. Let this one open up for about an hour and it'll sing.

From the Loire Valley, it has a gorgeous ruby color and as soon as you open it you'll get some really nice floral aromatics. Loads of fresh fruit on the palate with an awesome finish of strawberry bliss. Let this one open up for about an hour and it'll sing.

Jul 12th, 2015
Robert Simmons

Lacking the vegetal nature of Chinon cab franc that I enjoy so much. Total fruit bomb but not bad.

Lacking the vegetal nature of Chinon cab franc that I enjoy so much. Total fruit bomb but not bad.

Mar 12th, 2015
Robert Simmons

Delicious red currant and strawberry finish but lacking a bit of the vegetal bouquet I admire in Loire cab franc.

Delicious red currant and strawberry finish but lacking a bit of the vegetal bouquet I admire in Loire cab franc.

Jan 30th, 2015
Clement Cariot

Sommelier Bleu Provence

9.5

Clement had this 10 years ago

Clement had this 10 years ago

Aug 28th, 2014
Charles Holladay

Charles had this 5 years ago

Charles had this 5 years ago

Mar 31st, 2019