Romain Parisis
Cuvée Signée Chinon Cabernet Franc
Chinon, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Tried ‘18 vintage. Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and herb spice. On the palate simple flavors of tart red berry fruits, herbs and pepper spice, vivid acidity, fine tight tannins with medium finish ending with earthy spice. Just ok! Consistent with ‘17, Drink now, no aging benefit!
Tried ‘18 vintage. Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and herb spice. On the palate simple flavors of tart red berry fruits, herbs and pepper spice, vivid acidity, fine tight tannins with medium finish ending with earthy spice. Just ok! Consistent with ‘17, Drink now, no aging benefit!
Sep 23rd, 2021Tried another bottle. Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and herb spice. On the palate simple flavors of tart red berry fruits, herbs and pepper spice, vivid acidity, fine tight tannins with medium finish ending with earthy spice. Just ok! Drink now, tried twice!
Tried another bottle. Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and herb spice. On the palate simple flavors of tart red berry fruits, herbs and pepper spice, vivid acidity, fine tight tannins with medium finish ending with earthy spice. Just ok! Drink now, tried twice!
Oct 21st, 2020Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and herb spice. On the palate simple flavors of tart red berry fruits, herbs and pepper spice, vivid acidity, fine tight tannins with medium finish ending with earthy spice.
Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and herb spice. On the palate simple flavors of tart red berry fruits, herbs and pepper spice, vivid acidity, fine tight tannins with medium finish ending with earthy spice.
Mar 30th, 2020
Not terrible as a wine, but terrible for what it is. Bell pepper and unripe cherry, with loads of industrial metal on the finish which is very unbecoming of Cab Franc from the region. Comparatively green, muddy and indistinct, but with a bit of blood orange and limestone to keep things interesting.
Not terrible as a wine, but terrible for what it is. Bell pepper and unripe cherry, with loads of industrial metal on the finish which is very unbecoming of Cab Franc from the region. Comparatively green, muddy and indistinct, but with a bit of blood orange and limestone to keep things interesting.
1 person found it helpfulOct 29th, 2015
Sad. This Chinon must've decided to quit being a decent wine prior to being bottled. With that, why would a big box chain store slap their label on it and force fee it to their clients? Ok ok, it's not unpalatable and that's the best part about this Cab Franc. It's decent enough to drink, but it quit before the end of its shift. Nothing outstanding on the nose. Light body with no finish. Any hope of flavor quickly disappears and does a reverse Bible trick of going from wine back into water. I try not to trash a wine, but I like to buy with confidence especially given this retail giant's reputation. Someone should've actually tasted this before they bought the entire lot. Ok, if you like Beaujolais Nouveau then this might appeal to you. But if like a wine that show terrior then move on to something else. Sorry for being so harsh but I generally like these "winery direct" selections which to me are like seeing Kermit Lynch or Eric Solomon on a label. Very disappointed.
Sad. This Chinon must've decided to quit being a decent wine prior to being bottled. With that, why would a big box chain store slap their label on it and force fee it to their clients? Ok ok, it's not unpalatable and that's the best part about this Cab Franc. It's decent enough to drink, but it quit before the end of its shift. Nothing outstanding on the nose. Light body with no finish. Any hope of flavor quickly disappears and does a reverse Bible trick of going from wine back into water. I try not to trash a wine, but I like to buy with confidence especially given this retail giant's reputation. Someone should've actually tasted this before they bought the entire lot. Ok, if you like Beaujolais Nouveau then this might appeal to you. But if like a wine that show terrior then move on to something else. Sorry for being so harsh but I generally like these "winery direct" selections which to me are like seeing Kermit Lynch or Eric Solomon on a label. Very disappointed.
1 person found it helpfulSep 14th, 2015
Wow, you can smell the limestone the minute you open the bottle. Rich and extracted, a kiss of oak and a dollop of black plum and blueberry. Much better then previous vintages I've had, very varietally correct without being too bell peppery. Nice bottle for the price.
Wow, you can smell the limestone the minute you open the bottle. Rich and extracted, a kiss of oak and a dollop of black plum and blueberry. Much better then previous vintages I've had, very varietally correct without being too bell peppery. Nice bottle for the price.
Nov 29th, 2015
Combination of strawberry & bell pepper won me over before I tasted it. Nice for the price.
Combination of strawberry & bell pepper won me over before I tasted it. Nice for the price.
Jul 25th, 2015
Crisp acid, soft tannins, light body, nice change of pace - red fruit, grass, fresh herbs, and a backdrop of earthiness. All this at an $11 price tag.
Crisp acid, soft tannins, light body, nice change of pace - red fruit, grass, fresh herbs, and a backdrop of earthiness. All this at an $11 price tag.
May 1st, 2015
Saranty Imports. This is the least interesting wine I have ever tasted. Notes of stewed fruit and water. Relatively harmless.
Saranty Imports. This is the least interesting wine I have ever tasted. Notes of stewed fruit and water. Relatively harmless.
Jan 12th, 2013