Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2022202089/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red plum, violet, rose hip, fresh herb

Palate: red cherry, fine tannin, mineral, saline finish

The estate's gateway Chinon, blending sand-and-gravel terrace parcels for a mid-weight, juicy Cabernet Franc with classical Loire poise and a mineral finish.

What it pairs with

  • Coq au vin de Chinon
    The local tradition: chicken braised in Chinon red echoes the wine's red-fruit and herbal register.
  • Rillettes de Tours on sourdough
    Pork rillettes and Chinon Cabernet Franc are a textbook Touraine pairing.
  • Goat cheese omelette with chives
    Local Selles-sur-Cher and the wine's saline finish are aligned.

History

La Noblaie cuvee is the estate's gateway expression of Chinon Cabernet Franc, drawn from younger sand-and-gravel terrace parcels along the Vienne.

  1. 1990: La Noblaie cuvee added to the range

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Noblaie · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Franc (100%)
Classification
Chinon AOC
Oak
12 months in tank and seasoned oak foudres
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 14 to 20 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 10 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about La Noblaie

What does La Noblaie cuvee taste like?

Red plum, violet, rose hip and fresh herb on the nose; red cherry, fine tannin, mineral and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and high acidity.

When should I drink La Noblaie cuvee?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Best enjoyed in its first five years, lightly chilled in summer.

What food pairs with La Noblaie cuvee?

Coq au vin de Chinon is canonical; rillettes de Tours on sourdough and goat cheese omelette with chives also work well.

Is La Noblaie cuvee vegan?

Yes. The estate avoids animal-derived fining agents on its red cuvees.

Tags

cabernet franc dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood fruity occasion dinner party occasion summer occasion weeknight old world organic pairs with charcuterie pairs with poultry pairs with soft cheese price everyday still red value pick vegan

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