About the Wine: Chinon is a region within the Loire Valley that is known for its Cabernet Franc, which is what this is. To find a Chinon for under twenty dollars is quite rare so this is potentially a great find.
About THIS Wine: The wine is crimson in the glass with a scarlet rim. The nose, well it smells like Cab Franc. That is to say the nose is defined by vegetal notes with hints of ash. The palate is dry and austere with some very pleasant cherry notes on the finish.
Drinking This Wine: This is a little on the dry side for a sipping wine and it is not big enough to stand up to something like steak. It would be good for buttered noodles, red beans and rice, or perhaps a roast duck.
Overall Impression: This is a good Cab Franc and it really would not be overpriced at twenty dollars a bottle. At twelve it is a good value.
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