Wine Review: 2006 Sauvion Chinon

Name: 2006 Sauvion Chinon
Producer: Sauvion
Region: France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Chinon
Classification: N/A
Type: Red Wine
Variety: Cabernet Franc
Year/Vintage: 2006
Bottle Size: 750ml
Purchased: $12.99, Wine & More (Feb 2007)
Date Logged: 02/15/2009
Pairing(s): 1) Pizza, 2) Grilled pork loin
My Rating: 3.5 to 4 Stars

If you like green vegetables, this is the wine for you. Lots of bell pepper flavors on the nose and palate, but not overpowering, It paired perfectly with the pizza we had with it the first night. Chinons are definitely becoming a favorite of mine to have with pizza.

The wine was initially a little out of balance, with a slightly hot finish (almost like rubbing alcohol). A couple of days on the counter, though, and it seemed much better rounded and easier drinking. The vegetable components evolved between the first and second tastings, with more of the broccoli and asparagus flavors evident after sitting a couple of days. It also picked up a little more smokiness on the palate, which made the second pairing with grilled pork quite nice. The way that the wine changed over time caused me to give the dual scoring, since it definitely seemed to improve after opening. Overall, a very interesting wine and a fantastic value.