Olivier Cousin

Le Franc Cabernet Franc

9.261 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Anjou, Anjou-Saumur, 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
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

7.9

I've had this wine when it tasted a little funky but good. This one was liquid band aids. Pure Brett and nothing else

I've had this wine when it tasted a little funky but good. This one was liquid band aids. Pure Brett and nothing else

Oct 31st, 2017
Elizabeth Keyser

Saddle up and shut the franc up #broncos #superbowlwine #oliviercousin

Saddle up and shut the franc up #broncos #superbowlwine #oliviercousin

2 people found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2014
Jiga Hitorn

2010 bottle. So earthy, compost, wet stones and perfectly balanced.

2010 bottle. So earthy, compost, wet stones and perfectly balanced.

1 person found it helpfulMar 10th, 2015
Taze Rowe

Highlight from 3rd Coast Soif Needs time.

Highlight from 3rd Coast Soif Needs time.

Mar 18th, 2018
Mark Surman

Rich, juicy, bitey and big. With some sizzle. Drank with beef tartare and ton of horseradish, which went well.

Rich, juicy, bitey and big. With some sizzle. Drank with beef tartare and ton of horseradish, which went well.

Feb 3rd, 2018
Erik Longabardi

My tastes have changed since I first had this years ago. Still tastes like it did back then. Flawed yes, but it’s still sincere and honest.

My tastes have changed since I first had this years ago. Still tastes like it did back then. Flawed yes, but it’s still sincere and honest.

Dec 23rd, 2017
David Snyder

😍

😍

Dec 11th, 2017
Sarah J Baker

like a cab franc cowboy

not as stanky as olivier can get, just lovely old vibes & vines...anjou, anjou&you & you & you!

fruit for sure, limestone dirt no doubt & acid to remind you you’re both alive 👀

as always, could drink an entire bottle & not feel like a dumpster fire the next morning—the power of natural wine [compels you]! drink! buy real wine! live!

ANJOUuuUu! AnJOoUu*in the style of stanley kowalski’s iconic “stella”

like a cab franc cowboy

not as stanky as olivier can get, just lovely old vibes & vines...anjou, anjou&you & you & you!

fruit for sure, limestone dirt no doubt & acid to remind you you’re both alive 👀

as always, could drink an entire bottle & not feel like a dumpster fire the next morning—the power of natural wine [compels you]! drink! buy real wine! live!

ANJOUuuUu! AnJOoUu*in the style of stanley kowalski’s iconic “stella”

Oct 29th, 2017
Tourswede

Happy I bought this by the box rather than single. Superb earthy goodness!

Happy I bought this by the box rather than single. Superb earthy goodness!

Apr 19th, 2017
Natalie Hekmat

Sour black and red cherries, red plum, blackberries, dried herbs and charred red roasted pepper. With its slightly peppery and wet gravel notes, it's nicely structured and pleasantly earthy.

Sour black and red cherries, red plum, blackberries, dried herbs and charred red roasted pepper. With its slightly peppery and wet gravel notes, it's nicely structured and pleasantly earthy.

Jan 23rd, 2017