Domaine la Taupe - Carnix Cabernet Franc

Domaine la TaupeCarnix Cabernet Franc

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Carnix Cabernet Franc of Domaine la Taupe is a red wine from the region of Loire Valley.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Pineau d'Aunis.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Carnix Cabernet Franc of Domaine la Taupe in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, stone or earth and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Domaine la Taupe's Carnix Cabernet Franc.

Natural
Yes
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.

Last vintages of this wine

Carnix Cabernet Franc - 2017
In the top 100 of of Loire Valley wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Carnix Cabernet Franc - 2016
In the top 100 of of Loire Valley wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Carnix Cabernet Franc from Domaine la Taupe are 2017, 2016

Informations about the Domaine la Taupe

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Vallée de la Loire

The Domaine la Taupe is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Loire Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Loire Valley
In the top 80000 of of France wines
In the top 7000 of of Loire Valley wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 300000 wines of the world

The wine region of Loire Valley

Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.

The word of the wine: Musty (taste of)

A disgusting taste due to a defect in the grapes or, more commonly, a defect in the barrel.

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