2018 Patrice Colin Coteaux du Vendômois Pierre-François

Community Tasting Notes (9) Avg Score: 88.7 points

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  2/3/2022 - EastBayPhil Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Snappy and sappy, fresh. It was fun to return to this wine (last drank in September 2020). The additional time in bottle was a net benefit, it probably is at peak now. A blend of Pineau d’Aunis (60%) with Pinot Noir (30%) and Cabernet Franc (10%) this is a fun weeknight quaffed. It would also work well as a patio pounder with a slight chilll for a spring gathering with appetizers and lighter item off the grill. Light red, slight purple hue in glass. First whiff is lightly crushed fresh red berries, almost a summertime brambly character; also light notes of cracked black pepper and warm spices lingering in the background. Palate is light to medium body and deliver on the snappy/sappy fresh red berry that you are expecting; more Beaujolais than Southern Rhône it is bright and fresh. Finsh is a short to medium finish, very soft tannins. We enjoyed over three nights (no gas) and it held up well; night two it was with a simple pasta dish with a red sauce tossed with garlic chicken sausage and the pairing worked very well. A modest 13% alcohol.

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  8/24/2021 - wineack Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Bright fruit with peppery notes from the Pineau d'Aunis. Soft tannins. Excellent value. I wish that I had more of this.

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  6/27/2021 - Baudelaire Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Better on day two after opening: the darker cherry tones come out more, the Cabernet Franc slight spiciness is better integrated.

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  9/10/2020 - EastBayPhil Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Consistent with first bottle, easy drinking, fresh, some nice zippy acid holds it together on palate. Decent QPR. Easy drinking mid-week quaffer.

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  6/10/2020 - tward Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Similar to others' recent TNs. 70% Pineau d'Aunis, 20% Pinot Noir, 10% Cabernet Franc - a nice combo. Nice aromatics, violets, red berries, spicebox. Medium weight. Tannins are slightly bitter and drying, but do not distract and even add a bit of texture. Nice at the table. 13% abv. Good QPR at USD $15.

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