This is exactly how I like my Cab Franc, which is when it mimics high end Burgundy.
Extremely floral on the bouquet with red and blue fruits on the palate. Mid weight and very supple, this is so elegant. Similar to a 2016 Rougeard Clos in that it has none of the telltale vegetal markings of Loire Cab Franc.
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Beautiful bouquet with red and dark berries, fresh cherries and bell pepper. On the palate fresh and juicy red and dark berry fruits, fresh cherries as well, beautiful acidity and round tannin. Overall the wine has some youthful lactic impressions.
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Deeply pitched red fruits, a bit of tobacco, soil. Silky texture with greater depth and weight than expected and a moderate finish. Probably showing the ripeness of the vintage, this was plush and easily approachable today; evaluated on day 2 after one evening open in the fridge. Exceptional and not a bit rustic.
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Not really anything much I can add to the note just below, which is a great description, although I didn't pick up the Brett. Somewhat exceeded my expectations & is def. drinkable now although after finishing this on the second day I opened a 2009 Amirault, La Petite Cave which immediately had me purring on a whole different frequency. Will try & leave my remaining bottles for another 5 years
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100% Cabernet Franc from an ungrafted vineyard farmed according to biodynamic principles. Fermented spontaneously in oval foudres over 8-10 days. Aged for 12 months in oval foudres. 13% alcohol.
Luminous, moderately translucent dark ruby red color. Ripe, still remarkably youthful and slightly closed nose with aromas of blackcurrants and fresh bilberries, some bretty funk of leather and earth, light rubbery notes of reduction, a little bit of ripe damson and autumnal leafy hints without any obvious herbaceous green notes. The wine is quite ripe yet fresh and crunchy on the palate with a medium body and intense, dry flavors of fresh bilberries, crowberries and tart cranberries, some brambly notes of raspberries, light autumnal notes of damp leaves, a little bit of sour red plum, a bretty hint of horse stable and a touch of old leather. The structure relies mostly on the fresh, high acidity as the silky tannins feel very sparse and gentle, barely gripping the gums at all. The crunchy finish is dry and lengthy with fresh flavors of tart cranberries and crowberries, some bretty notes of leather, a little bit of brambly raspberry, light bilberry tones and a hint of barnyard funk.
A very tasty, fresh and playful Cabernet Franc that feels very Burgundian in the sense that this wine emphasizes bright red fruit and acid-driven structure over any herbaceous tones or blackcurrant notes more typical of Cabernet Franc, or more tannin-driven structure. At first the wine seemed to be slightly closed and even a bit reductive, but it opened up nicely in the glass. There seems to be a little bit of brett here, but the overall feel is nevertheless wonderfully pure and precise, letting the funky notes remain nicely in the background. Seeing how very youthful and even slightly reductive the wine is now, I heartily recommend either decanting it well ahead or then just letting it age more. The wine shows good potential for future development and I can imagine it will improve for at least another 5-10 years, if not longer. Good value at 26€.
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A good showing. A good wine. Nose is fully Loire Cab Franc, no mistaking it. Green pepper, leather, earth. Palate is pure, clean red fruit. Very fresh. Juicy, lower acid. Not a ton of depth in the middle. Soft. Not really special in '15, but clean, pure wine. Enjoyable but lacks a bit of personality.
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Bright reddish purple fruit, hint of pyrazines but not overly green. Clean, without a lot of earthy/bretty/tobaccoey funk. Juicy without being overly acidic, light in body, good flavor intensity but not particularly dense. Has an elegance and lightness of texture I associate with FdP wines. Handles 2015 ripeness well. I might have wanted a lot more substance in the middle but it's certainly delicious.
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Gang of 5 in Covid19 times; Loire (@ RW): Beautiful bouquet with beautiful oak and a touch of barnyard. On the palate red berries, bell papper, beautiful oak, slightly sticky tannin and beautifully fresh acidity.
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2015 Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves. Franc de Pied. Saumur Champigny. Alc 13%. Bright earthy and sweet nose. Intense ripe red raspberry with striking precision and fresh intensity. Mouth watering tannins and a long finish. Simply a stunning version of Cabernet Franc. No green or pepper notes at all
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Clean, crisp and juicy with tart cranberry and pomegranate fruit flavors. Hints of black pepper, cloves, earth and herbs coming through with air. Lots of upside potential here, as this shows exquisite balance.
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Retailer tasting; just short notes.: This wine comes from a sandy soil. Cherries and dark berries, some minerals, good acidity and slightly drying tannin.
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3/22/2023 - MrOctoberfest Likes this wine:
This is exactly how I like my Cab Franc, which is when it mimics high end Burgundy.
Extremely floral on the bouquet with red and blue fruits on the palate. Mid weight and very supple, this is so elegant. Similar to a 2016 Rougeard Clos in that it has none of the telltale vegetal markings of Loire Cab Franc.
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2/20/2023 - Zweder wrote: 88 Points
Beautiful bouquet with red and dark berries, fresh cherries and bell pepper. On the palate fresh and juicy red and dark berry fruits, fresh cherries as well, beautiful acidity and round tannin. Overall the wine has some youthful lactic impressions.
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9/9/2021 - SoundinBetween wrote:
Deeply pitched red fruits, a bit of tobacco, soil. Silky texture with greater depth and weight than expected and a moderate finish. Probably showing the ripeness of the vintage, this was plush and easily approachable today; evaluated on day 2 after one evening open in the fridge. Exceptional and not a bit rustic.
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5/12/2021 - Guillaume-en-égypte Likes this wine: 91 Points
Not really anything much I can add to the note just below, which is a great description, although I didn't pick up the Brett. Somewhat exceeded my expectations & is def. drinkable now although after finishing this on the second day I opened a 2009 Amirault, La Petite Cave which immediately had me purring on a whole different frequency.
Will try & leave my remaining bottles for another 5 years
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4/2/2021 - forceberry wrote: 90 Points
100% Cabernet Franc from an ungrafted vineyard farmed according to biodynamic principles. Fermented spontaneously in oval foudres over 8-10 days. Aged for 12 months in oval foudres. 13% alcohol.
Luminous, moderately translucent dark ruby red color. Ripe, still remarkably youthful and slightly closed nose with aromas of blackcurrants and fresh bilberries, some bretty funk of leather and earth, light rubbery notes of reduction, a little bit of ripe damson and autumnal leafy hints without any obvious herbaceous green notes. The wine is quite ripe yet fresh and crunchy on the palate with a medium body and intense, dry flavors of fresh bilberries, crowberries and tart cranberries, some brambly notes of raspberries, light autumnal notes of damp leaves, a little bit of sour red plum, a bretty hint of horse stable and a touch of old leather. The structure relies mostly on the fresh, high acidity as the silky tannins feel very sparse and gentle, barely gripping the gums at all. The crunchy finish is dry and lengthy with fresh flavors of tart cranberries and crowberries, some bretty notes of leather, a little bit of brambly raspberry, light bilberry tones and a hint of barnyard funk.
A very tasty, fresh and playful Cabernet Franc that feels very Burgundian in the sense that this wine emphasizes bright red fruit and acid-driven structure over any herbaceous tones or blackcurrant notes more typical of Cabernet Franc, or more tannin-driven structure. At first the wine seemed to be slightly closed and even a bit reductive, but it opened up nicely in the glass. There seems to be a little bit of brett here, but the overall feel is nevertheless wonderfully pure and precise, letting the funky notes remain nicely in the background. Seeing how very youthful and even slightly reductive the wine is now, I heartily recommend either decanting it well ahead or then just letting it age more. The wine shows good potential for future development and I can imagine it will improve for at least another 5-10 years, if not longer. Good value at 26€.
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2/22/2021 - R.H. Likes this wine:
2/22/2021
with braised lamb shoulder
delicious, crunchy, harmonious. should drink more of this
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2/19/2021 - decaturwinedude wrote: 90 Points
A good showing. A good wine. Nose is fully Loire Cab Franc, no mistaking it. Green pepper, leather, earth. Palate is pure, clean red fruit. Very fresh. Juicy, lower acid. Not a ton of depth in the middle. Soft. Not really special in '15, but clean, pure wine. Enjoyable but lacks a bit of personality.
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12/29/2020 - coremill wrote: 90 Points
Bright reddish purple fruit, hint of pyrazines but not overly green. Clean, without a lot of earthy/bretty/tobaccoey funk. Juicy without being overly acidic, light in body, good flavor intensity but not particularly dense. Has an elegance and lightness of texture I associate with FdP wines. Handles 2015 ripeness well. I might have wanted a lot more substance in the middle but it's certainly delicious.
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9/7/2020 - Zweder wrote: 89 Points
Gang of 5 in Covid19 times; Loire (@ RW): Beautiful bouquet with beautiful oak and a touch of barnyard. On the palate red berries, bell papper, beautiful oak, slightly sticky tannin and beautifully fresh acidity.
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4/20/2020 - ssouth wrote: 95 Points
2015 Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves. Franc de Pied. Saumur Champigny. Alc 13%. Bright earthy and sweet nose. Intense ripe red raspberry with striking precision and fresh intensity. Mouth watering tannins and a long finish. Simply a stunning version of Cabernet Franc. No green or pepper notes at all
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10/14/2017 - mdefreitas wrote: 90 Points
Clean, crisp and juicy with tart cranberry and pomegranate fruit flavors. Hints of black pepper, cloves, earth and herbs coming through with air. Lots of upside potential here, as this shows exquisite balance.
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9/25/2017 - ant-1 Likes this wine:
Bien fait, peu d'émotion, RQP mauvais.
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7/2/2017 - Zweder wrote: 87 Points
Retailer tasting; just short notes.: This wine comes from a sandy soil. Cherries and dark berries, some minerals, good acidity and slightly drying tannin.
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