Charles Joguet

Les Varennes du Grand Clos Chinon Cabernet Franc

9.37 ratings

9.55 pro ratings

Chinon, Touraine, Loire Valley, France

Cabernet Franc

Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison

Top Notes For

9.6

A wonder that this wine shows this kind of life. So well balanced with notes of fruitcake and toasted green peppers. Lots of spice and a very long finish.

A wonder that this wine shows this kind of life. So well balanced with notes of fruitcake and toasted green peppers. Lots of spice and a very long finish.

Dec 23rd, 2016

Fredrik Johansson

Winemaker Staglin Family Vineyard

9.6

Damn. You had me fooled. You had me at hello... Fruit. Power. Balance. Length. What more u want?

Damn. You had me fooled. You had me at hello... Fruit. Power. Balance. Length. What more u want?

Dec 5th, 2016

Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree

9.6

Franc de Piec

Franc de Piec

Dec 2nd, 2016

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.5

Maybe the prettiest Cabernet Franc I've ever had. 💞

Maybe the prettiest Cabernet Franc I've ever had. 💞

Mar 21st, 2016

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.3

Bryan had this 8 years ago

Bryan had this 8 years ago

Feb 4th, 2017

7.8

David had this 10 years ago

David had this 10 years ago

May 24th, 2015

9.5

Oliver had this 12 years ago

Oliver had this 12 years ago

Mar 30th, 2013