Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Clos des Capucins 2006
Red
Chinon, France
7.3
WineSaint
Rich kirsch and spiced berries show impressive concentration, with cola and violet adding layers. Dense and structured on the palate, unfolding slowly to reveal sweet dark fruit and broad, smoky length. The oak remains prominent but should marry beautifully with time. Drink 2012-2025.
kirschspiced berriescolaviolet
Label
Jean-Maurice Raffault
→A long-established Chinon estate producing Cabernet Franc across multiple lieu-dits, from light gravel-bed rosé and village-level reds to serious single-parcel bottlings with genuine aging potential.