Great value in Loire Cabernet Franc. Purple in color with ruby swirls, mostly clear and bright. The nose has nice black cherry fruit with some strawberries. Medium bodied. Very accessible. On the palate, more black cherry fruit. Nice finish. This drinks very easy. Nice on its own, this would work nicely with roasted chicken. Drink over the next three to five years.
This is Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley in France. It is from the wineries youngest vines and aged in concrete. Ruby in color with some purple and blue hues, mostly clear and bright. The nose is sweaty/dusty with cherries and strawberries and a bit of black pepper. Medium tannins. Tart acidity. On the palate, cherries with a touch of strawberries. A streak of heat on the finish. This is nice on its own but really needs some food. It would be nice with some fatty meats, say a Lamb Stew. Drink over the next five to eight years.
From one of the top red producers in the Loire Valley. 2005 was a strong vintage and allowed the Cabernet Franc to get ripe. This was a great showing for this wine. It was identifiable as the Loire with everything good about it. Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is great. Earthy, slight barnyard, cherries, slight black cherries and an interesting clove note. With air, a fresh tobacco note comes out. On the palate, this is soft. A nicely layered and complex texture. Layers of cherries, slight black cherries, fresh hay and slight earthiness. There are still lig
