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The Loire, France,
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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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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Jacky et Jean-Philippe Blot, Domaine de La Butte Bourgueil 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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October 9, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Jacky et Jean-Philippe Blot Domaine de La Butte Bourgueil 2018 – A Relaxed Bourgueil with Wisps of Concentration

Jacky et Jean-Philippe Blot, Domaine de La Butte Bourgueil 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A relaxed Bourgueil with some welcome wisps of concentration in a definitively-black-fruit palate experience.[Read more]

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Domaine Filliatreau, Saumur Champigny 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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May 9, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Filliatreau Saumur Champigny 2018 – Complex & Dusty with the Earthiness That is Loire Cabernet Franc

Domaine Filliatreau, Saumur Champigny 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: An earthy Saumur Champigny with all the classic elements that you want and expect from the Loire.[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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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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