Cf Wines

Clos Rougeard

Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2013

Looks like I was petty drunk here. Still the best CF ever. — 4 months ago

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Château Laroque

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

97%M & 3%CF. Totally different Saint-Emilion. Very elegant and pure. Lightweight in the nose with medium bodied palate. Juicy and bright. Racy power with an enormous freshness. Crushed cassis, black fruit, cherry, dry flowers (violets) pepper, spice, mineral and some smoke. Superior balance, drinking rapidly. — 2 years ago

Peter, Sander and 3 others liked this

Banfi

Aska Bolgheri Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2016

ESF
8.9

We thought this was Sangiovese from outside of a recognized DOC, but I guess it’s CS/CF blend. Lots of red fruit on nose: cherry & strawberry, herbs, pepper, quite dusty early on, really needed time to unwind. Earthy, brambly, kinda gnarly, this really evolved over the night. Med weight, dried herbs and red fruit on the mid-palate w/supple tannins leading to modest finish. Interesting, definitely showing some maturity, but unusual given the varietal composition. — 8 months ago

Tom, Severn and 4 others liked this

Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Franc 2014

In Mag. Classic bell pepper notes on this straight CF from a great producer. And fab QPR. Vinous 91-93. — 2 years ago

Eric, Paul and 17 others liked this

Ravines Wine Cellars

Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc 2020

Phenomenal not sure if it’s because I haven’t had CF in a while. So delicious, dark fruit, wood, etc. — 2 years ago

Domaine Bernard Baudry

Le Clos Guillot Chinon Cabernet Franc 2016

Just what you want in Loire CF. — 10 months ago

Severn, Austin and 10 others liked this

Merryvale Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Ming L
9.0

First try of the 2017, from magnum.
Blackberry, cassis, cedar, fresh herbs, and the hint of barnyard. Ripe yet fresh on the palate. Medium to full body. Supple tannins.
85/10/5 CS/CF/Merlot from 3 vineyards, including the famed Stagecoach.
— 2 years ago

Severn, Daniel P. and 1 other liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

A blend of 65% Cab Sauv, 20% Cab Franc & 15% Merlot, note more CF and no Petit V as in prior years. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and red fruits and sweet vanilla cedar aromas. On the palate black cherry, blackberry and plum flavors with vanilla, tobacco and oak spice. Smooth and refined tannins, long ending with sweet earthy tones. Wow!! Need to decant! Tried twice, Wow! — 2 years ago

Eric, Andrew and 17 others liked this

Melka

La Mekerra Knights Valley Cabernet Franc-Merlot Blend

51% CF, 49%ME. Enjoyed the wine & blend. For me, these wines are a bit rough when young but smooth out nicely with age. — 3 years ago