Chinon, France· Cabernet Franc
On the limestone slopes above the Vienne River, Cabernet Franc finds its truest expression. At B. & P. Lambert, the focus isn’t on power, but purity — letting the Loire Valley’s stony soils and cool air shine through. Les Terrasses is their calling card.
It smells of redcurrant and black cherry, with a snap of wild herbs and that unmistakable pencil-lead edge that only Chinon seems to capture. The palate is lively and direct — not heavy, not overdone — just fresh fruit, earthy undertones, and a clean mineral line that makes you think of the stones underfoot.
This is Cabernet Franc at its most inviting: bright, soulful, and endlessly food-friendly. Roast chicken, lentil stew, a hunk of cheese — Les Terrasses belongs at the table.
Chinon, France· Cabernet Franc
On the limestone slopes above the Vienne River, Cabernet Franc finds its truest expression. At B. & P. Lambert, the focus isn’t on power, but purity — letting the Loire Valley’s stony soils and cool air shine through. Les Terrasses is their calling card.
It smells of redcurrant and black cherry, with a snap of wild herbs and that unmistakable pencil-lead edge that only Chinon seems to capture. The palate is lively and direct — not heavy, not overdone — just fresh fruit, earthy undertones, and a clean mineral line that makes you think of the stones underfoot.
This is Cabernet Franc at its most inviting: bright, soulful, and endlessly food-friendly. Roast chicken, lentil stew, a hunk of cheese — Les Terrasses belongs at the table.
