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

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worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Loire’

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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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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Domaine des Augustins, Vouvray Silex 2016, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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April 1, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine des Augustins Vouvray Silex 2016 – Teaming with Freshness, Vitality & Richness

Domaine des Augustins, Vouvray Silex 2016, Loire, France

Tasting Note: An elegant, vibrant, slightly-aged Vouvray that is teaming with freshness and vitality like a vibrating-drop of sunlight in your glass.[Read more]

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Reserve Des Vignerons, Saumur Champigny 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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March 25, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Reserve Des Vignerons Saumur Champigny 2018 – All the Earthy Notes That Are the Varietal’s Calling Card

Reserve Des Vignerons, Saumur Champigny 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: Classic Loire cabernet franc with all the earthy notes that are the varietal’s calling card.[Read more]

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Domaine Perrault-Jadaud, La Grande Grive Vouvray 2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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March 17, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Perrault-Jadaud La Grande Grive Vouvray 2015 – An Aged Vouvray with Development

Domaine Perrault-Jadaud, La Grande Grive Vouvray 2015, Loire, France

Tasting Note: An aged Vouvray with development.[Read more]

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Henry Pellé Les Bornés, Menetou-Salon 2019, Loire France, Wine Casual
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July 16, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Henry Pellé Les Bornés Menetou-Salon 2019 – Presents Sauvignon Blanc in a Ripe, Fruit-Forward Style

Henry Pellé Les Bornés, Menetou-Salon 2019, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Menetou-Salon that presents sauvignon blanc in a ripe, fruit-forward style.[Read more]

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Joël Taluau, Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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May 25, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Joël Taluau Bourgueil 2017 – Bistro By-the-Glass Cabernet Franc

Joël Taluau, Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Bourgueil done in a reserved style from a region known for its cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Catherine & Pierre Breton, La Dilettante Vouvray 2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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May 24, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Catherine & Pierre Breton La Dilettante Vouvray 2015 – Vibrant Without Being Ostentatious

Catherine & Pierre Breton, La Dilettante Vouvray 2015, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A sec Loire chenin blanc that is vibrant without being ostentatious.[Read more]

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