Clos de Danzay Chinon Cabernet Franc

An aging dandy with just enough fruit left to dance in the palate — which makes it after my heart. Earthy, leathery with cherry and raspberry and lavender and bit of olive on the long finish.

Smokin. Prototypical chinon. Rhubarb, lavender, rust, wet limestone, baby aspirin. White pepper and a little funk. Bright, kickin palate with necco wafer and slate. Lovely balance and resolved finish. Works for me.

Very enjoyable. Flowers, funk, blackberries. Great acidity and earthiness. Tannins fairly silky.

Needed to blow off some funk then showed nicely on day 2

Only way I can deal with this fall thing is to raid my cellar for earthy, light reds. Stunning how fresh and juicy this fruit remains for a year when my old ass was still in college. Pronounced nose of grubby earth, dried herbs, with cherries and pomegranate underneath. Bright, fresh fruit takes over as you start sipping. Mouth puckering acid at the end cleans the palate. And repeat. This is fun.

Dried herbs, dried fruits, leather, amazing freshness for 24 years

Tons of life left. Bright, rich fruit remains strong, coated in funky earthiness. Long, almost haunting finish. Yum. #OBX2018

Nicely aged chinon. Iodine, red fruit, some braised cabbage and grilled sage. Violets! Really good.

The winery may not be the most picturesque but Pierre Jacques Druet makes some truly amazing Cab Franc. Full on, melted dark chocolate and wonderfully well structured blackberry and blueberry pie it also sweet beet root, gorgeous! In the mouth this is fresh and has subtle, dark fruit and dark chocolate tannins. Incredibly satisfying wine. 91pts

This has held up remarkably well for 27 years!