Cabernet Franc From Different Places

Cabernet Franc From Different Places – Episode #406

February 12, 2008

Gary tastes 3 very serious Cabernet Franc wines 2 from Loire valley and one from California.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Amirault Bourguiel La CoudrayeBourgueil
2004 Olek-mery Chinon Des TireauxChinon
2005 Larkin Cabernet FrancNapa Cabernet Franc

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Bourgeuil Pronounced Boor-Goy From Loire. – Episode #175

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February 12, 2008

Robert Dhu
Could it be when you talk about the dirty vegetal smell it sounds like it might be the silo smell!
February 12, 2008

Katherine
QOTD: I’ll definitely go out and find one this week!
February 12, 2008

daverdude
Gary Dont be so apolagetic
for telling it like it is on the larkin **

Again’ another example of the puplic getting Dupped
( or should I say PARKED )as you expose the FARSE That these wine Gurus
control with Thier scores and Outrageous controll over pricing $$

Wine need’s Heroes
Not Zeros

GOOD WORK !
February 12, 2008

KyleLikesTies
WLTV was the best part of my otherwise somewhat crappy day … Cab
franc is by *far* my favourite grape (I LOVE when it brings the
Brussel sprouts, green pepper, mushrooms, and a
damp-leaves-in-autumn-in-the-sun smell I smelt on a certain afternoon
when wandering through the woods when I was young(er).), and it’s been
WAY too long since I’ve popped a bottle. On the other hand, I’m
super-sad because I don’t have any here … Guess what I’m doing
tomorrow :~}

QoTD: Absolutely! I promise to buy (and drink!!!) a cab franc
(probably from Loire … have to see what I can find at a price point
I can afford) … but I can’t promise I’ll wait until this
weekend ;~}!

Oh, I just watched _Sideways_ the other day … and noticed that he
nothing good to say about cab franc … but worshipped his bottle of
Cheval Blanc … Rather funny.
February 12, 2008

kazu
yes gary..
February 12, 2008

Dr. G
I’ve really enjoyed the old world style wines when I’ve been allowed to have them (other than my Dad who’s three states away, too many friends and family seem to prefer the fruit bombs), and your description of the first two were very intriguing. In fact . . .QOTD: in just a few moments I’m going to head out the door and down to one of the local wineshops to see what I can find.
February 12, 2008

brent
Thanks for getting to two wines on my wishlist GV! Had the ‘05 Mabileau St.-Nick-de-Bourgueil from ep. 175 this past weekend, and will most likely be opening up another bottle of La Noblaie Chiens-Chiens this coming weekend. Loving the values in Loire Reds!
MONTREAL IS DOWN WITH THE GV!
February 12, 2008

Marshall
QOTD:I live in Wisconsin and I’ve already tried the one Cabernet Franc that I can get a hold of. By the way I loved it! I wish I could buy more, but what are you gonna do.
February 12, 2008

Wayne Y
Gary,

I have a few cases in the cellar of cab franc Loire Valley wines all 90-92 points rating. How much bottle age will be good for the 2005’s or is it a drink now deal?

Thanks
Wayne
February 12, 2008

The Original Marc
QOTD: That episode really makes me want to pop my Bourguiel that I have right now. Hmm… I’ll consider it, and if not now, I will this weekend.

I’m batting .500 so far in my lifetime for Loire Cab Franc (1 for 2). I can’t wait for the rubber match.
February 12, 2008

Susan
Gary- I would LOVE it if you did “Loire Valley TV”!!! I am there, right now!!!
February 12, 2008

Scott EJ
GV…keeping it real. I’m sure your bud understands/

Don’t do too much Loire as most of our wine marts focus on the usual regions: Bord, Burg, Rhone. That has got to change. I’ve picked up more “obscure” wines from you in my short few of watching you than I ever have from my local places and I live in a pretty big market (Chicago). Why…you may ask. ‘Cause they do not have your selection. Sams/Binnys pale in comparison to WL. Which is why I say it would be a major move for you to take a look at opening up a shop out here. It would kill. And, with 06/01 looming large….it could not hurt.

I picked up a two’fer of Chinon from you a while back. The one with the two dogs on it. Not sure if it’s a cab frtanc, but, I’ll crack one this weekend in your honor anyway.

Cya tomorrow.
February 12, 2008

Tony V.
QOTD: Nice timing GV, I ordered a Chinon today before watching. ‘04 Langlois Chateau Chinon Les Mont Rouge. Dont know anything about. PROMISE I’ll write back when I taste it this week…
February 12, 2008

Bob Sikorski
I never had a Cab Franc, but I will try one. By watching your shows I have learned that trying different wines is like looking at at painting from a different angle. OK, I admit that it sounds hokey, but each wine varietal is all part of a puzzle, and you have to look at each piece before you can put the puzzle together.
February 12, 2008

Mike Z in SD
Sean has gotta respect you for your candor, GV. Maybe he’ll even ease up on the monster.
I will promise you that I’ll go to the local wine shop this weekend and check out their selection of Loire reds. I can tell you that I had a Chinon about 6-7 years ago and I think I wasn’t ready… too vegetal, and not fruity enough for me at the time. Maybe time to revisit.
February 12, 2008

Cookiedds
2004 Domaine de Pallus Chinon. I love this wine, it’s like having a petite canape of wild mushroom duxelle with a splash of tomatoe puree and then setting a 2 pound giant dill pickle on top. Cab Francs are wonderful wines, very adaptable with lots of foods and great on their own.
February 12, 2008

JimKay
Hey! 2005 Mabileau Loire CF was the forum WOTM tasting this past June. I think we all liked it. How about tasting the 2006 version that you have in stock -OR- the 2006 Owen Roe Oregon Cab Franc. That would be an interesting wine to check out.
February 12, 2008

Scoot70
Have only tried one cab franc (st. supery) and was not impressed. Will go to the local wine shop and get a loire valley one this week. I promise. Way to keep up the integrity of the show. (Although I was pumped by the name…Larkin..best shortstop EVER!)
February 12, 2008

Anthony M
GV,

I just had a Chinon cab franc on Sunday (2/10/08) It was my first cab franc and did very well against a tamarack cellars cab franc. Good Show!!!!

A-Town
February 12, 2008

yowens
GV- thanks for the Cab Franc episode, I’m a fan but the girly is not and this will help us sort out new wines. QOTD: Its on the wish list. I can not promise this weekend, but soon. I’ll email you when we have one.
February 12, 2008

AVP
I was like so ahead of your train and had Loire Valley CF last frida. It was 2001 Chinon La Baronnie Madeleine from Couly-Dutheil – it was mighty good and very suitable for all sorts of foods. A very good acidity.

Thanx for another fine show with interesting wines!
February 12, 2008

David Harris
I drank that same bottle of bourguiel during dinner before watching the show tonight.

I didn’t notice any funk! Just really beautiful fruit and maybe a hint of strawberry leaves.

My parents who only buy low end california wine loved it. So I think that schtick about not very many newbies liking it was a little off.

Great show,
David
February 12, 2008

Scott F
QOTD: Yes…I will try to find a Cab Franc.

Good episode, I don’t know a lot about this grape, and have not tried it as a main varietal (only had it in blends). But like so many times before, you have inspired me to seek out this juice, and give it a whirl. Cheers!
February 12, 2008

Bryan from Boston
I’m a huge fan of Cab Franc, especially form the Loire. Great show today.

I always find in a great cab franc a note of black olives. *shrug*.

Good to meet you at the Wine Expo this weekend, chief. Keep it rocking.
February 12, 2008

Sharon
I’ll try a Cab Franc some time, sure! Even if I don’t generally enjoy green peas up in my grille. I still think it’s funnier what you said yesterday’s show: ‘Ask your Alsatian uncle Jorge’. GV you come up with the most off-the-wall stuff out of that Russian-American cranium .