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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, Les Bourdes Chinon 2017, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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March 25, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin Les Bourdes Chinon 2017 – Chinon in a Slightly-Riper Style Than You May Normally Associate with Loire Cabernet Franc

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, Les Bourdes Chinon 2017, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Chinon in a slightly riper in style than you may normally associate with Loire cabernet franc that is due to a favorable warm-weather vintage in 2017.[Read more]

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La Fontaine Aux Fougères, Myosotis Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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March 24, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

La Fontaine Aux Fougères Myosotis Bourgueil 2017 – An Earthy Cabernet Franc

La Fontaine Aux Fougères, Myosotis Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Bourgueil for cabernet franc lovers who appreciate their wine in an earthy style.[Read more]

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Pitault-Landry, Domaine Les Pins, Cuvée Rochettes Bourgueil 2020, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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March 21, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pitault-Landry Domaine Les Pins Cuvée Rochettes Bourgueil 2020 – Classic Bourgueil for Cabernet Franc Lovers

Pitault-Landry, Domaine Les Pins Cuvée Rochettes Bourgueil 2020, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A classic Bourgueil with earthy, herbal qualities that are the wine’s signature.[Read more]

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Château du Hureau, Tuffe Saumur Champigny 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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March 14, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Château du Hureau Tuffe Saumur Champigny 2018 – A Brainy, Loire Cabernet Franc

Château du Hureau, Tuffe Saumur Champigny 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A very terroir-centric version of cabernet franc from Saumur Champigny that delights the senses.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Pitault-Landry, Domaine Les Pins, L’Instant Bourgueil Rosé 2021, Loire, France
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March 11, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pitault-Landry Domaine Les Pins L’Instant Bourgueil Rosé 2021 – Allows You to Taste Hints of Cabernet Franc

Pitault-Landry, Domaine Les Pins L’Instant Bourgueil Rosé 2021, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A lighter-styled Bourgueil rosé that allows you to taste hints of cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, Les Hauts & Les Bas Chinon 2016, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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March 5, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin Les Hauts & Les Bas Chinon 2016 – Captures Chinon’s Essence

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, Les Hauts & Les Bas Chinon 2016, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Chinon that captures the essence of the classic style that I adore so much because it is earthy and terroir specific.[Read more]

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Viña Progreso, Overground Cabernet Franc 2020, Progreso, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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January 31, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Viña Progreso Overground Cabernet Franc 2020 – Tends Towards Black Fruit

Viña Progreso, Overground Cabernet Franc 2020, Progreso, Uruguay

Tasting Note: A cabernet franc from Uruguay done in a ripe, new-world style that tends toward black fruit rather than red fruits.[Read more]

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La Fontaine Aux Fougères, Pensee Des Champs Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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November 20, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

La Fontaine Aux Fougères Pensee Des Champs Bourgueil 2017 – Cabernet Franc Like This Is Why I Adore Bourgueil

La Fontaine Aux Fougères, Pensee Des Champs Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Bourgueil that captures the essential fruit and herbal essence that is Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Laroque, Cabernet Franc 2016, IGP Cité de Carcassonne, France
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October 17, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Laroque Cabernet Franc 2016 – A Basic Cabernet Franc

Laroque, Cabernet Franc 2016, IGP Cité de Carcassonne, France

Tasting Note: A basic cabernet franc without the grape’s signature varietal typicity.[Read more]

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Domaine Guiberteau, Saumur 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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April 2, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Guiberteau Saumur 2018 – Tight & Muted

Domaine Guiberteau, Saumur 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A reserved Loire cabernet franc that is tight and muted.[Read more]

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