Community Tasting Notes 44

• oldwines Does not like this wine: 84 points

  December 2, 2023 - Mostly Older Cabernet Franc Tasting (New Jersey, USA): One of 8 Cab Franc’s tasted at my “Mostly Older Cab Franc Tasting”… Less than pristine bottle, lots of VA bordering on vinegar. Only a little bricking but some vegetal and chocolate notes, drinkable but not pleasant.

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• gcarl wrote: 90 points

  July 9, 2016 - My last bottle, which has improved immensely in 5 years. Floral and dark fruit nose, blackberry on the palate. Velvety on the palate. Worth holding for nearly 6 years. A real deal at $10!!

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• Bam_Man Likes this wine: 89 points

  July 5, 2013 - Last of my two bottles. This one seemed a bit better than the prior one 8 months ago. Has a complex nose of plums, sous bois, and violets. Medium-bodied, tart and tangy, offering a juicy mouthful of blackberry and dark currant fruit that is intensely focused. There's tremendous depth to the back palate. The mouth-watering finish is moderately long, with silky tannins and hints of oak, chalk and just a touch of vanilla. Polished and delicious.
  50+5+12+15+7=89

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• Bam_Man wrote: 88 points

  November 2, 2012 - This has a very earthy nose, which also shows hints of plum, vanilla and spice. Medium-bodied, offering tart, tangy flavors of blackberry and currant. The dry, crisp finish features lots of chalkiness along with a stony minerality. Best served slightly chilled, this is a real treat if you are a fan of Cab Franc. Excellent value too at just $10.
  50+5+11+15+7=88

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• Frabjous wrote: 86 points

  October 2, 2012 - Thin and mild. Meh. Barely drinkable.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2008
• Type Red
• Producer Vignobles du Paradis
• Varietal Cabernet Franc
• Designation Cuvée Signée
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Loire Valley
• SubRegion Touraine
• Appellation Chinon
• UPC Code 185961000853

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• In Cellars 42 (20%)
• Consumed 173 (80%)

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