Domaine du Collier

La Charpentrie Saumur Rouge Cabernet Franc

9.251 ratings
9.218 pro ratings
Saumur, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Cabernet Franc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Jason

Winemaker Futo Wines

9.4

Would definitely like to check in on this in 7-8 years. Excellent

Would definitely like to check in on this in 7-8 years. Excellent

Aug 5th, 2017
Aran Healy

Partner Ruby WIne, Carlotta Cellars, Thistle Cellars

9.1

Aran had this 11 years ago

Aran had this 11 years ago

2 people found it helpfulNov 14th, 2014
Chris MacLean

Confirming this is not nearly as energetic as the 2012.

Confirming this is not nearly as energetic as the 2012.

Jan 27th, 2017
Chris MacLean

Lacking the persistence of the La Ripaille 2012 but not too far off. (With E. Smith)

Lacking the persistence of the La Ripaille 2012 but not too far off. (With E. Smith)

May 19th, 2016
Matthew Plympton

Founder/Partner Revel Wine

7.9

Way too much Brett. Overrides the fruit.

Way too much Brett. Overrides the fruit.

Oct 3rd, 2015
Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.6

Had to wait a day!

Had to wait a day!

Sep 29th, 2015
Rajat Parr

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

9.4

Serious!!

Serious!!

Jun 26th, 2015
Richard Betts

Master Sommelier/Winemaker/Mezcalero Saint Glinglin, Sombra

8.8

Yum

Yum

Mar 1st, 2015
Mark Lindzy

Tasted on the 3rd day it was singing...that was Wednesday. Now on 6th day it's gone Darth Vader: smoky blackberry, tar, cedar and damp earth. Rocking! Thanks to @stevenmorgan for bringing it over!

Tasted on the 3rd day it was singing...that was Wednesday. Now on 6th day it's gone Darth Vader: smoky blackberry, tar, cedar and damp earth. Rocking! Thanks to @stevenmorgan for bringing it over!

Dec 7th, 2014
Damon Goldfoos

Pure CF, but want some age on it

Pure CF, but want some age on it

Nov 21st, 2014