Vouvray, Touraine

Domaine Les Roches (Alain et Jérome Lenoir)

Chinon Cabernet Franc 2005

Beautiful Loire Cabernet Franc, just a touch of green in the fruit, but with that cool climate feel, long finish, terrific wine, thanks to Eric Texier for telling us (my wine group) that Lenoir was making great Cab Franc!! — 8 months ago

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@Doug Powers Love the Texier anecdote
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@Ira Schwartz, all true, he took us to Domaine Chamonard (we were so cold tasting there that our teeth were literally chattering), also Lapalu and Janin in Beaujolais, always in his own cellars, and we’d spend a day at the Marche aux Vins in Ampuis!! In addition to making fabulous wines himself, Eric was so generous with his knowledge and connections, Lenoir in Chinon being another one!!
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@Doug Powers I know it’s all true. Some of the wine folks I hang out with are close to him and every time he would visit NYC they would have dinners with him. 

Charles Joguet

Les Petites Roches Chinon Cabernet Franc 2012

JKT
9.1

Excellent mature balanced Cab Franc without that peppery greenness coming on. Long finish. — 10 months ago

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Domaine Huet

Brut Pétillant Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2019

The more I drink this the more I like it. — 10 months ago

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Pascal Janvier

Jasnières Chenin Blanc 2023

Pineapple, beeswax, pear and wet stone. Rich full bodied Chenin with beautiful acidity. When it’s first opened it had a nice funk of mushroom / wet forest with a clean mineral undertone. Balanced. I want a case stack for the summer. — a year ago

Sauvion

Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2020

Pale lemon with scents of sweet citrus notes, underripe mango, pear, pineapple core and honeysuckle form the nose of this light white. The palate is round and a little heavy in feel at first, medium acidity, hints of citrus and honey lifts the wine to a medium finish with a mineral character. — 4 years ago

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Foreau - Domaine du Clos Naudin

Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc

Bruised apple, baked peaches and pears with honeyed wariness and chamomile tea. Very nice acidity. — 6 years ago

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Clos Roche Blanche

No. 2 Touraine Sauvignon 2014

22 July 2017. Rouge Tomate, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

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Catherine et Pierre Breton

Beaumont Chinon Cabernet Franc 2012

Very easy drinking. Nice style that goes with lots of different types of food. — 10 years ago

Couly-Dutheil

La Baronnie Madeleine Chinon Cabernet Franc 2009

Virgilio Ryan
9.4

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Charles Joguet

Cuvée Terroir Chinon Cabernet Franc 2021

Classic Chinon goodness. Better on night two. — 8 months ago

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François Chidaine

Clos du Breuil Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc 2023

Well balanced flowery and citrusy. The after taste is minerally and caramaly and develops for a while. — 9 months ago

Domaine Huet

Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2020

More RS than I remember. A golden triangle of acid, lemon and motor oil. — 10 months ago

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Puzelat-Bonhomme

Le Telquel Cheverny Gamay

Value for money 10/10 — 10 months ago

Domaine Huet

Clos du Bourg Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2021

Jan A
9.4

Round and mellow — a year ago

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Domaine de Pallus

Les Pensées de Pallus Chinon Cabernet Franc 2017

Vintage 2017 | Serious glass of wine with depth. Cab Franc — 2 years ago

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Catherine et Pierre Breton

Les Perrières Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 2014

Blueberry , black fruit, currants and herbs , bubble gum, drinking nicely now but you could hold medium tannins really elegant 2014 vintage — 6 years ago

Ira, Trixie and 5 others liked this
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Looks good!🍷

Olga Raffault

Chinon Cabernet Franc Rosé 2014

Thirsty for this in the 2015 form. #everydaygems #spring — 10 years ago

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Pascal Janvier

Cuvée du Silex Jasnières Chenin Blanc 2014

Honeydew and melon. Pineapple. Good acidity to counter sweetness. Off dry. Slight peach hint. Very complex flavor profile with floral aroma. Warm oily mouthfeel. — 11 years ago

Domaine Huet

Le Mont Demi-Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2019

Perfectly balanced. Subbed with hot smoked salmon, which otherwise is hard to pair with. I cannot remember a better white wine. $47. — 8 months ago

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Domaine Huet

Le Mont Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2010

Ming L
9.2

I tasted this same 2010 about a year ago and wondered it would improve with further aging. I think the answer is yes.

This time around it shows more layered profile, with bruised apple, honeysuckle, beeswax, citrus peel, and wet stone leading the nose. The palate is broad and textured. Acidity has shaved off some hard edges, yet remains focus and intense. Engaging long finish.
— 8 months ago

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These age effortlessly. Cheers! 🥂
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Cheers @Somm David T ! And safe travel

Domaine Huet

Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2023

Huge pineapple, peach, jasmine, minerals with great balance and concentration. Had over 3 nights with salad with roasted nuts, goat cheese pasta, and nigiri, delicious with everything. Would love to see how this ages — a year ago

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Domaine de Bellivière (Eric Nicolas)

Rouge-Gorge Coteaux Du Loir Pineau d'Aunis 2022

This was a by-the-glass favorite at the Loire property where we stayed. Biodynamic Pinot d’Aunis. Lots of wild red berries complicated by earthy, peppery and floral tones — a year ago

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Catherine et Pierre Breton

Trinch Bourgueil Cabernet Franc

Love this. Delicious dark fruits with some funk to go with them. — 6 years ago

Domaine Bernard Baudry

Chinon Cabernet Franc Rosé

Deliciously flinty and vibrant — 8 years ago

Pascal Potaire

Les Capriades Piège à Filles Rosé Blend 2015

13 July 2016. Eastside Cellars, New York, NY. — 10 years ago

Puzelat-Bonhomme

La Tesnière Touraine Pineau d'Aunis

Jordan Salcito
9.1

Vin de quaff. — 11 years ago

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Domaine Pichot

Domaine Le Peu de la Moriette Vouvray Chenin Blanc

Nice pear and apple notes. Beautiful affordable wine! — 12 years ago