Chinon (Cabernet Franc)

Loire Valley Cab Franc at its finest. Serve slightly chilled.

From the Loire Valley, Chinon produces Cabernet Franc with a finesse that Bordeaux rarely matches at this price. Think raspberry, graphite, green bell pepper (the good kind), and violets. Slightly chilled, it's a revelation. Chinon taught the sommelier world that Cab Franc is a noble grape that deserves its own spotlight, not just a blending partner.