WTN: Francly, I give a damn

2007 Bernard Baudry Chinon Franc de Pied 12.5
For one evening, I became sincere and drank a Frank Franc de Pied Cabernet Franc. Served at around 15C, the aromas still volatiled nicely, berries pleasantly mixed with exotic church spices and leather. Savory, with satisfying density, light bitter finish, perfect acid/sweet balance. Complexity is not the point here, and it delivers simple pleasures with insuperable aplomb. As the analytical stage waned, the gulping stage ran amok and it became toast with alarming celerity. Even a magnum would have been dusted in a jiffy.

Thanks for the note Oswaldo. That is a lovely wine - I bought only one bottle (which was pretty much as you describe - my dad and I went through it in very little time) but I keep meaning to grab a couple more the next time I'm at CSW.

Thanks for the note Oswaldo. That is a lovely wine - I bought only one bottle (which was pretty much as you describe - my dad and I went through it in very little time) but I keep meaning to grab a couple more the next time I'm at CSW.

I think it was your note that motivated me to buy one, and now I am in the same position of meaning to grab some more.

[David M. Bueker]

Sooner or later I am going to break down & get some of this wine.

I guess it is time to visit Kermit Lynch again.

Thanks for the note, Oswaldo. I must go to the importer and pick some up. Normally I would give Francs de Pied a bit more time but 07 was quite a light year for early drinking. Good growers made attractive wines and Baudry is brilliant.

Always excited to see a Baudry note here. Lovingly glancing at what I have here from time to time!