Red
La Grande Chevalerie Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon
Anjou Villages Brissac · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Cabernet Franc · Cabernet Sauvignon
- Country
- France
- Region
- Anjou Villages Brissac
- Appellation
- Anjou Villages Brissac
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast lamb · grilled steak · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201192 pts
Château la Varière produces powerful reds, and this concentrated blend is no exception. It has some licorice flavors, intense black currant acidity and a touch of smokiness from the wood aging. It is a wine to age for several years; don't drink before 2016.
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201092 pts
With new wood dominating this still young wine, it is concentrated and full bodied, packed with firm tannins and dark fruit. There is a brooding character, the wood and tannins still right up front. Give this structured wine at least five years.
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200991 pts
It is rare to find pure Cabernet Sauvignon in the Loire, but 2009 was the year when it worked with ripe black currant and berry fruits. The wine has a dark, dense concentration while retaining elegance and a light touch. Age for several years.