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The Loire, France,
Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Chinon’

Domaine Grosbois, Clos du Noyer Chinon 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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June 15, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Grosbois Clos du Noyer Chinon 2018 – A Floral-Led Cabernet Franc

Domaine Grosbois, Clos du Noyer Chinon 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A floral-led Chinon produced from a one-block parcel on top of a hill.[Read more]

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Domaine Grosbois, Gabare Chinon 2017, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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June 14, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Grosbois Gabare Chinon 2017 – Complexity Absent Chinon’s Classic Grassy Notes

Domaine Grosbois, Gabare Chinon 2017, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Chinon with complexity in the midpalate absent the grassy notes that often characterizes cabernet franc from the region.[Read more]

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Pierre Jacques Druet, Clos de Danzay Chinon 2004, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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March 20, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pierre Jacques Druet Clos de Danzay Chinon 2004 – Expresses Beauty of Cabernet Franc Restraint

Pierre Jacques Druet, Clos de Danzay Chinon 2004, Loire, France

Tasting Note: An aged Chinon that expresses the beauty of cabernet franc restraint.[Read more]

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Pierre-Jacques Druet, Clos de Danzay Chinon 2002, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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July 25, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pierre-Jacques Druet Clos de Danzay Chinon 2002 – An Aged Chinon that Still Has Bright, Red-Fruit Note

Pierre-Jacques Druet, Clos de Danzay Chinon 2002, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A 2002 Chinon that still has some bright, red fruit notes running through it 14 years after bottling.[Read more]

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Olga Raffault, Chinon 2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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July 13, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Olga Raffault Chinon 2015 – A Loire Valley Chinon at its Best

Olga Raffault, Chinon 2015, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Loire-valley Chinon at its best and one of the finest bottles and vintages of Olga Raffault cabernet franc I’ve had the pleasure to enjoy.[Read more]

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Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, Les Hauts & Les Bas Chinon 2014, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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February 25, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin Les Hauts & Les Bas Chinon 2014 – A Powerful Mix of Red-and-Black Fruit

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, Les Hauts & Les Bas Chinon 2014, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Chinon with flavor concentration, a powerful mix of red-and-black fruit and fully absent of any of the pervasive vegetable notes that often characterize Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Beatrice et Pascal Lambert, Les Terrasses Chinon 2014, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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February 19, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Beatrice et Pascal Lambert Les Terrasses Chinon 2014 – Showcases the Floral Side of Loire Cabernet Franc

Beatrice et Pascal Lambert, Les Terrasses Chinon 2014, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Chinon that showcases the floral side of Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Saget la Perrière, Marie de Beauregard Chinon 2014, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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January 23, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Saget la Perrière Marie de Beauregard Chinon 2014 – A Classic Chinon

Saget la Perrière, Marie de Beauregard Chinon 2014, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A classic Chinon abounding with all the elements that make Loire cabernet franc so distinctive and great.[Read more]

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Olga Raffault Les Picasses Chinon 2010, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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November 18, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Olga Raffault Les Picasses Chinon 2010 – An Enjoyable Cabernet Franc

Olga Raffault Les Picasses Chinon 2010, Loire, France

Tasting Note: An enjoyable Chinon.[Read more]

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Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, L’Enfer Chinon 2014, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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October 30, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin L’Enfer Chinon 2014 – A Classic Chinon That Combines Earth and Red Fruit

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, L’Enfer Chinon 2014, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A classic Chinon that combines earth and red fruit in your glass.[Read more]

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