Fruit bomb: fruit on fruit on fruit, red currant and strawberry, just a hint of peppery-ness on the finish. Light to medium body, solid acidity. Very delicious
Fruit bomb: fruit on fruit on fruit, red currant and strawberry, just a hint of peppery-ness on the finish. Light to medium body, solid acidity. Very delicious
Sep 3rd, 2017
Never buy French wine with the varietal on the label. I broke that rule but managed to get away with it. Light ruby in the glass with a garnet rim. Floral aromatics hit you full force and after some air you get to the fruit. Strawberries and cherries on the nose prepare you for the palate.
By fruit I mean gobs of fruit and absolutely no trace of the vegetal qualities I love in Cab Franc. The strawberries and cherries are joined by cranberry, smoky herbs, and red currant. Not your grandfather's Chinon for sure.
Never buy French wine with the varietal on the label. I broke that rule but managed to get away with it. Light ruby in the glass with a garnet rim. Floral aromatics hit you full force and after some air you get to the fruit. Strawberries and cherries on the nose prepare you for the palate.
By fruit I mean gobs of fruit and absolutely no trace of the vegetal qualities I love in Cab Franc. The strawberries and cherries are joined by cranberry, smoky herbs, and red currant. Not your grandfather's Chinon for sure.
Sep 17th, 2017
Chinon, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
