Loroque, Cabernet Franc 2017, Cité de Carcassonne IGP, France
Tasting Note: A hearty, straightforward cabernet franc to pair with an uncomplicated midweek meal.[Read more]
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Pierre-Jacques Druet Clos de Danzay Chinon 2002 – An Aged Chinon that Still Has Bright, Red-Fruit Note
Pierre-Jacques Druet, Clos de Danzay Chinon 2002, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A 2002 Chinon that still has some bright, red fruit notes running through it 14 years after bottling.[Read more]
Xavier Weisskopf Le Rocher Des Violettes Cabernet Franc 2016 – A Basic, Entry-Level Cabernet Franc
Xavier Weisskopf, Le Rocher Des Violettes Cabernet Franc 2016, Touraine, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A basic, entry-level Loire cabernet franc that pairs well with fall.[Read more]
Pierre-Jacques Druet Vaumoreau Bourgueil 2009 – Midpalate Flavor Intensity You Can Appreciate
Pierre-Jacques Druet, Vaumoreau Bourgueil 2009, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Bourgueil with just the amount of midpalate flavor intensity and balance that makes you appreciate the region’s affinity for producing more concentrated cabernet franc than Chinon to its south.[Read more]
Olga Raffault Chinon 2015 – A Loire Valley Chinon at its Best
Olga Raffault, Chinon 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Loire-valley Chinon at its best and one of the finest bottles and vintages of Olga Raffault cabernet franc I’ve had the pleasure to enjoy.[Read more]
Lorgeril 1620 Cabernet Franc 2016 – A Delicious, Warmer-Weather Cab Franc
Lorgeril, 1620 Cabernet Franc 2016, Pay D’Oc, France
Tasting Note: A supple cabernet franc that tastes like it was grown by a French winemaker in a warmer temperature in the south of France (which it was) absent the strong green notes one often gets in Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]
Michael David Winery Inkblot Cabernet Franc 2016 – Rich & Opulent
Michael David Winery, Inkblot Cabernet Franc 2016, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A rich and opulent, warm-weather cabernet franc that shows you how versatile the grape is in its expressions across climate zones.[Read more]
Luna Austral Sintonía 2013 – Combines Cabernet Franc’s Charm with Soft, Black Merlot Fruit and a Shot of Malbec
Luna Austral, Sintonía 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This Argentinean red blend is silky, elegant and combines cabernet franc’s charm with soft black merlot fruit and a shot of malbec.[Read more]
Ravines Cabernet Franc 2015 – Well-Made with Lots of Purple Fruit
Ravines, Cabernet Franc 2015, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: A well-made Finger Lakes cabernet franc with body and lots of purple fruit.[Read more]
Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin Les Hauts & Les Bas Chinon 2014 – A Powerful Mix of Red-and-Black Fruit
Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, Les Hauts & Les Bas Chinon 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon with flavor concentration, a powerful mix of red-and-black fruit and fully absent of any of the pervasive vegetable notes that often characterize Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]
