Domaine de Noire
Élegance Chinon Cabernet Franc
Chinon, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
2011 vintage. Very ripe fruit and too much heavy toast in the barrels. One thing I love about cab franc in the Loire is the potential for elegance. This is a bit too big and clumsy for me. It is a modern Chinon pushing beyond the varietal character and into blue fruit. The oak brings some smokey and chocolate notes to the party along with some astringent tannin. Merely okay for $20
2011 vintage. Very ripe fruit and too much heavy toast in the barrels. One thing I love about cab franc in the Loire is the potential for elegance. This is a bit too big and clumsy for me. It is a modern Chinon pushing beyond the varietal character and into blue fruit. The oak brings some smokey and chocolate notes to the party along with some astringent tannin. Merely okay for $20
Mar 28th, 2016
Earthy, green peppers, soft tannins and an enjoyable.
Earthy, green peppers, soft tannins and an enjoyable.
Jul 7th, 2018
Dark cherry mild aroma. Quick upfront mild tartness of plums with a hint of green bell peppers at the finish.
Dark cherry mild aroma. Quick upfront mild tartness of plums with a hint of green bell peppers at the finish.
Nov 12th, 2016Awesome flavor on the pallet! Will not disappoint!
Awesome flavor on the pallet! Will not disappoint!
Mar 12th, 2016
