2011 Olga Raffault Chinon Les Barnabés

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While the Loire is mostly known for its White wines, it’s the Cabernet Franc that is the signature red grape grown in the Loire valley. If you have never sampled a Cabernet Franc from the Loire, Olga Raffaut's Les Barnabés is an excellent example. Mid-weight and slightly austere, the flavors of black fruit and hint of tobacco are balanced in a very French style. So, when its flavor you are looking for in a red wine, but without the heavy weight that comes with so many red wines, the Olga Raffaut's Les Barnabés could be for you.