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]
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]
Couly-Dutheil, La Coulée Automnale Chinon 2012, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A classic Chinon with lovely aromatics, limestone and a gentle tannin structure.[Read more]
Domaine des Bèguineries, Cuvée du Vent Fleuri Chinon 2018, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A white Chinon that presents chenin blanc in a reserved yet substantial form.[Read more]
Le Pré Vaujour, Chinon 2018, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A dependable Chinon that will please cabernet franc fans like me who enjoy earthiness, concentration and depth.[Read more]
Bernard Baudry, Les Grézeaux Chinon 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: Midpalate earthiness and just-ripened fruit combine in your glass to offer classic Chinon flavors that are comforting.[Read more]
Domaine Béguineries, Éveil des Sens Chinon 2018, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A svelte Chinon that shows cabernet franc’s concentrated, yet restrained elegance.[Read more]
Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, L’Enfer Chinon 2016, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A full-throttle, classic Chinon with those herbal, grassy elements for which the region in famous.[Read more]
Domaine Grosbois, Clos du Noyer Chinon 2017, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon from a one-block parcel that is varietally correct with a flavor profile that is mostly straightforward.[Read more]
Domaine Grosbois, Gabare Chinon 2018, Loire, France
Tasting Note: Due to global warming, this is what cabernet franc tastes like when all the green, unripe elements are absent.[Read more]
