Olga Raffault

Chinon Cabernet Franc

9.1188 ratings
9.132 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
Perry Riddle

One of the best entry level Chinons

One of the best entry level Chinons

Mar 10th, 2021
Matt Perlman

Smoooove. Mellow like a good cigar on the back patio at sunset. (Ok fine I don’t smoke cigars, or have a patio, yet. Indulge me) Bottle after bottle of these library releases have been absolutely spot on. Has the leafy, musky, mesquite, cassis nose that I love so well, with black currant, plum skin, a touch of tomato and smoked meat. Slayed with barbecue and poutine topped with chilis

Smoooove. Mellow like a good cigar on the back patio at sunset. (Ok fine I don’t smoke cigars, or have a patio, yet. Indulge me) Bottle after bottle of these library releases have been absolutely spot on. Has the leafy, musky, mesquite, cassis nose that I love so well, with black currant, plum skin, a touch of tomato and smoked meat. Slayed with barbecue and poutine topped with chilis

Oct 25th, 2020
Justin Bothur

One of the best Cab Francs I’ve ever had ... stunning silky smooth vintage, profound complexity, yet subtle earth and finesse.

One of the best Cab Francs I’ve ever had ... stunning silky smooth vintage, profound complexity, yet subtle earth and finesse.

Jun 4th, 2019
Jordan Wardlaw

Crushed rocks, raspberry jam, green peppercorn and licorice. The fruit is clean and bright but still fairly dominated by gravelly earth.

Crushed rocks, raspberry jam, green peppercorn and licorice. The fruit is clean and bright but still fairly dominated by gravelly earth.

Jan 22nd, 2019
Allison Lyzenga

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red currant, black currant, mulberry, black cherry, black plum, crushed rocks; dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of red currant, blackberry, black plum, red plum, red cherry, mulberry, crushed gravel; medium finish

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red currant, black currant, mulberry, black cherry, black plum, crushed rocks; dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of red currant, blackberry, black plum, red plum, red cherry, mulberry, crushed gravel; medium finish

Nov 9th, 2018
Tracy Hall

Very well made. Easygoing, easy drinking, no muss, no fuss. Great the 2nd and 3rd day as well. SS

Very well made. Easygoing, easy drinking, no muss, no fuss. Great the 2nd and 3rd day as well. SS

Oct 10th, 2018
Tracy Hall

Man I love this stuff! SS

Man I love this stuff! SS

May 12th, 2018
Joyce Lin

Well priced chinon from legendary winemaker, Olga Raffault. Med body with green bell pepper, slightly grassy, tart raspberry and cherry on the nose and palate. Refreshing and mineral. Delightful!

Well priced chinon from legendary winemaker, Olga Raffault. Med body with green bell pepper, slightly grassy, tart raspberry and cherry on the nose and palate. Refreshing and mineral. Delightful!

Mar 21st, 2018
Tracy Hall

Super pretty! The florals in Chinon Franc always amazes me. The beautiful shy sister to any California Franc. I love it! SS

Super pretty! The florals in Chinon Franc always amazes me. The beautiful shy sister to any California Franc. I love it! SS

Aug 25th, 2017
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.2

Stunning for a while and then it nosedived, but for 40 minutes it was glorious!

Stunning for a while and then it nosedived, but for 40 minutes it was glorious!

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