La Varenne

Tradition Chinon Cabernet Franc

8.926 ratings
9.15 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
Matthew Roesch

Bangin'

Bangin'

Apr 25th, 2015
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.1

A tale of two Francs. More grip and terroir expression here. Darker berries, longer finish. Comparable quality to the Ravines, just with different character.

A tale of two Francs. More grip and terroir expression here. Darker berries, longer finish. Comparable quality to the Ravines, just with different character.

Mar 21st, 2014
Cheryl Isaac

Raspberry jam, light

Raspberry jam, light

Apr 10th, 2018
Matt Morrison

Not too shabby, but came off a little perfume-y to my palate along with a slightly high acidity.

Not too shabby, but came off a little perfume-y to my palate along with a slightly high acidity.

Nov 2nd, 2016
Michelle Berryman

A floral, fruity cab franc.

A floral, fruity cab franc.

Feb 17th, 2016
French Roast

2012: Beautiful on the eyes. Stanky goodness, strong terroir on the nose and mouth. Good finish.

Delicious!

2012: Beautiful on the eyes. Stanky goodness, strong terroir on the nose and mouth. Good finish.

Delicious!

May 30th, 2015
Nate Miles

2010. Began austere, herb garden nose. Graphite emerged, but still light on its feet. Bright.

2010. Began austere, herb garden nose. Graphite emerged, but still light on its feet. Bright.

Jan 13th, 2015
Alyssa Ramirez

Great value cab franc $20

Great value cab franc $20

Jan 12th, 2015
Anthony Piazza

Anthony had this 8 years ago

Anthony had this 8 years ago

May 7th, 2017
Clement Cariot

Sommelier Bleu Provence

9.2

Clement had this 10 years ago

Clement had this 10 years ago

Feb 26th, 2015