Community Tasting Notes 6

• Jason Rzutkiewicz Likes this wine: 89 points

  June 24, 2013 - (13.5%) 100% Cabernet Franc – Light entry, starts crisp and crunchy with red berry fruit before quickly giving way to a racy acidity which leads to a mineral, tangy finish. Dry and refreshing throughout. Would certainly buy more if it were still available for $10…
  
  Bought Because: My all-time favorite Chinon maker, had to try…
  Wine Geek Notes: Imported by Jon-David Headrick Selections, twist-off

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• davestenton wrote:

  April 14, 2013 - The Sampler Spring Tasting 2013 (Islington): Still recognisably Cab Franc on the nose with that classic bell pepper note. Quite a firm acid backbone. Very mineral with a fresh, lingering finish. Good. 16.5/20.

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• xwine wrote:

  December 16, 2012 - A pretty good, dry rosé. Not the best, but it's clean and crisp, with light red fruit.

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• shleepy wrote: 88 points

  December 4, 2012 - Sour watermelon, lime notes. Light, refreshing, but not too complex.

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• jibby Likes this wine: 90 points

  November 24, 2012 - K&L Redwood City Loire Valley Tasting (K&L Wines, Redwood City): Halva (pasted sunflower seeds). Honey. Light body. Med-high acidity.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2011
• Type Rosé
• Producer Domaine de la Noblaie
• Varietal Cabernet Franc
• Designation Goutte de Rosé
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Loire Valley
• SubRegion Touraine
• Appellation Chinon

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• In Cellars 15 (63%)
• Consumed 9 (38%)

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