Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc

9.1188 ratings
9.156 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
Josh Morgenthau

Always one of my favorites.

Always one of my favorites.

Oct 22nd, 2019
Anya Spethmann

Really fresh for its age, with earthy and leafy nicely integrated.

Really fresh for its age, with earthy and leafy nicely integrated.

1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2018
Rick Baumgarten

A favorite Cab Franc. Performing very well

A favorite Cab Franc. Performing very well

1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2016
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

8.8

Nutty and plummy smelling with beautiful plushy fruit even in it's slightly more evolved state.

Nutty and plummy smelling with beautiful plushy fruit even in it's slightly more evolved state.

1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2014
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Served out of the wine cabinet @ 56...black-cherry Jolly Rancher with herbs and earth. Warmed and opened up by the fire. Bright mid dark light red fruits with herbs, touch of spice, earth, presence of cooked green pepper and raspberry cola on the finish. Big acidity. If it wasn't for the GP, it's near Burgundian.

Served out of the wine cabinet @ 56...black-cherry Jolly Rancher with herbs and earth. Warmed and opened up by the fire. Bright mid dark light red fruits with herbs, touch of spice, earth, presence of cooked green pepper and raspberry cola on the finish. Big acidity. If it wasn't for the GP, it's near Burgundian.

Oct 2nd, 2016
Lance E. Farman

Lions, Tigers, and Cab Franc. OH MY!

Lions, Tigers, and Cab Franc. OH MY!

May 5th, 2016
Mark Lindzy

Always a pleasure to drink, and the '02 is shining bright. This was delicious with Easter ham and good friends!

Always a pleasure to drink, and the '02 is shining bright. This was delicious with Easter ham and good friends!

Mar 27th, 2016
Ryan Davis

Brett

Brett

Feb 13th, 2016
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Whoah! Raffault barnyard aroma to 11! Red berry, earth, rusted metal, powerful inner earth aromas. Rusted, berry and lovely. 50/50 poop/fruit ratio is perfect.

Whoah! Raffault barnyard aroma to 11! Red berry, earth, rusted metal, powerful inner earth aromas. Rusted, berry and lovely. 50/50 poop/fruit ratio is perfect.

Dec 26th, 2015
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

Dense and powerful.

Dense and powerful.

Nov 1st, 2015