2018 Joseph Mellot Saumur-Champigny Le Boisclair, France, Loire, Wine Review
This is Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley in France. Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice with black cherries, green bell peppers, tobacco and earthiness. Medium to full bodied. Light tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, this has nice depth. Some complexity. Flavors of black cherries, slight bell pepper, tobacco and slight earthiness. Good finish. I don't believe this wine sees any oak which gives it a good freshness. It is nice on its own but would be better with food. It would work well with Szechuan Beef. drink over the next few years.