Cabernet Franc


La Closerie de Fourtet

Château Clos Fourtet
Saint-Emilion

Merlot 87%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Cabernet Franc 3%

This 2010 vintage combines freshness and power both on the nose and the palate. The aromas mostly consist of black fruits, but there are also liquorice and tropical fruit notes. On the palate, it is appealing and spherical with ripe, close-knit tannins. The finish is straight and very long with lots of freshness following through

ABV 14.5%

Initial de Desmirail

Château Desmirail
Margaux

Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Merlot 15%, Cabernet Franc 5%

A beautifully smooth, ripe claret, with a deep garnet colour, supple blackcurrant and plum flavours and an intense but soft, approachable texture.

ABV 13.0%

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste
Pauillac

Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 20%, Cabernet Franc 5%

ABV 14.0%

Château Langoa Barton

Château Langoa & Leoville Barton
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France

Cabernet Sauvignon 73%, Merlot 17%, Cabernet Franc 10%

ABV 12.5%

Château Léoville Barton

Château Langoa & Leoville Barton
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France

Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Merlot 15%, Cabernet Franc 5%

ABV 13.0%

La Reserve de Léoville Barton

Château Langoa & Leoville Barton
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France

Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 23%, Cabernet Franc 2%

Huge colour, very densely packed fruit and marvellous elegance, a touch of violets and lift on the palate shows red breed, superb fruits, tannins and length.

ABV 13.0%

Echo de Lynch Bages

Chateau Lynch-Bages
Pauillac

Cabernet Sauvignon 47%, Merlot 41%, Cabernet Franc 12%

On the nose, aromas of blackberry, cassis and red berries, along with a peppery note. The finish is tasty and exhibits good length

ABV 12.5%

Château Quinault l'Enclos

Chateau Quinault
Saint-Emilion

Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 17%, Cabernet Sauvignon 7%, Malbec 6%

This St-Emilion's upbringing is similar to that of a top red Burgundy, including a 7-day cold soak, fermentation in small tanks, malolactic in barrel, and ageing sur-lie. This highly-focused wine exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue in addition to a beautiful bouquet of black raspberries, blueberries, camphor, spring flowers, and spice box. Full bodied, with soft, round tannins and a very long finish.

ABV 12.5%

Chinon

Domaine Gérald Tapin
Chinon AOC Vineyards, Loire, France

Cabernet Franc 100%

This wine has a nice shiny red ruby colour with golden tints. The nose is clear, with a dominance of red fruit with white pepper and cinnamon notes. With a round and elegant mouth, red fruit and raspberry aromas are dominant. It is better to serve this bottle at room temperature to appreciate all the powerful aromas and the extreme fineness of its bouquet.

ABV 13.0%

Château Lamothe-Cissac

Domaines Fabre
Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France

Cabernet Sauvignon 58%, Merlot 35%, Petit Verdot 5%, Cabernet Franc 2%

The vintages of Château Lamothe-Cissac exhibit a dark ruby colour in the first years. Aerating the wine displays a large spectrum of aromas : notes of red (blackcurrant) and jammy fruits associated with soft spices and subtle vanilla . Well-balanced palate with soft tanins and a very delicate finish. Excellent ageworthiness. Cellaring a few years will develop a complex mix of leather, undergrowth and smoky notes.

ABV 13.0%

Cavalier Rosé Sec

G.F. Cavalier
Alsace, France

Cabernet Franc, Grenache/Garnacha, Syrah/Shiraz

A nice pink robe with bright glints and a thin cordon of bubbles. Warm fruity nose (red fruits: strawberry, blackcurrant) with a good vinosity. Subtle marriage of effervescence with colouring materials. Nice persistence in mouth. Harmonious sensation of sugar and acidity.

Goes well as an aperitif or with desserts.

ABV 12.0%

Rosé d'Anjou 'Les Roseraies'

Orchidees Maisons de Vin
Loire Valley, France

Grolleau 60%, Cabernet Franc 40%

Almost medium dry, Salmon pink in colour. This wine has delightful fruit flavours and aromas of Summer fruits. Ripe and refreshing palate.

Ideal for drinking by itself it also matches well with salads and lighter style pork dishes.

ABV 10.5%

Château Freybernat

Yvon Mau
Bordeaux, France

Merlot 51%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Cabernet Franc 9%

A classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, it has an intense deep red colour and aromas of ripe black fruit with hints of jam and spices. It is a well-balanced wine with good structure, mellow tannins and a lovely ripe-fruit aftertaste in the finish. It was awarded a Silver Medal at the Concours de Bordeaux 2011.

Contains: sulphites

ABV 13.0%

Château Lapelletrie

Yvon Mau
Saint-Emilion

Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%

Appearance: Deep, cherry-red robe with hints of purple Bouquet: The first nose gives restrained hints of dark fruits, liquorice and vanilla. Swirling reveals rich plum aromas, accented with subtle grilled notes. Palate: A well-balanced attack, with big, bold fruit and a wonderful harmony of freshness and maturity. A resolutely classic palate, with a powerful structure and dark fruit flavours peppered with hints of mocha.

ABV 14.5%

Château Saint-Poly

Yvon Mau
Saint-Emilion

Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%

A concentrated, harmonious and fruity palate. This wine is highly structured, rich in substance, with elegant tannins.

ABV 13.0%

Chateau Vieux Montagne

Yvon Mau
Montagne Saint-Emilion

Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%

Deep ruby color with cherry reflections. Expressive, complex and greedy nose, where morello cherry and raspberry are enhanced by licorice and mocha. Supple, fruity and balanced in the attack, the mouth evolves on notes of bitter cocoa and roasting, towards a more solid finish with roasted accents.

ABV 14.0%


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