A Steal from Chinon: Beautifully Floral Cabernet Franc Under $20
In the heart of the Loire Valley lies Chinon, an appellation shaped by two rivers — the Vienne and the Loire — and by millions of years of geological history. Beneath the gentle slopes sits a remarkable subsoil: nearly 100 metres of limestone (tuffeau), formed over ancient seas. This porous, mineral-rich stone is one of […]
Épaulé Jeté — Bourgueil Cabernet Franc
Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton — Bourgueil, Loire Valley (France) Northern France is home to some of the most elegant and finessed wines on the planet, and among them, Bourgueil stands as a spiritual home for Cabernet Franc. Often described as the granddaddy of French grapes, Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest known varieties […]
