Domaine Bernard Baudry Les Granges Chinon Cabernet Franc 2017

Ian Staub

New vintage - not sure if vintage variation or palate evolving but this is downright drinkable right from the bottle. Flush with ripe wild raspberry and blackberry, purple flowers and fresh green herbs, certainly some Brett and rich earth. Good acid and minimal tannin. Reaction around the table not so friendly - father says too earthy, Meg makes a face. I’m loving it! Enjoyed with reverse-seared NY Strip, heavy rosemary-garlic butter baste.

Chris Harvey

Funky barnyard nose, mineral, astringent palate. Definitely best when paired with fatty food like soft cheese or fatty proteins

Kiley Baker

Certified Specialist of Wine/Educator/Owner of Wine Genie LLC

I think this is great for the price. Needs a bit of time to open up, and I thought it drank better on day 2. For me, classic tea notes, classic Cab Franc.

Matt Perlman

Delivers every damn time. Loire cab franc gateway drug

Jake Hajer

Good expression of non-oaked cab Franc. Medium body. Old world. Charred green bell pepper, savory cranberry. Limestone.

Tree Kilpatrick

Smells like cumin and berries. And green peppers. Flavors of berries, violets, and lavender. Complex and sorta strange. Herbs and Indian spices. French. Very much French. Dense. Bitter and the way it should be.

James Van Leuven

Delish