Excellent example of Loire Cabernet Franc’s aging potential. Nineteen ninety-six was a cold year, harvested in October (this vineyard is now harvested three weeks earlier, in September). Garnet, with aromas and flavors of leather, baked tomato and plum. Supple and elegant in the mouth, the tannins perfectly framing the fruit, along with attractive baked plum, licorice, espresso, tobacco and a long, smoky finish. Possibly pushing past its glory days, but still has some life and verve left. (Jason Wilson, Vinous, July 2020)
Excellent example of Loire Cabernet Franc’s aging potential. Nineteen ninety-six was a cold year, harvested in October (this vineyard is now harvested three weeks earlier, in September). Garnet, with aromas and flavors of leather, baked tomato and plum. Supple and elegant in the mouth, the tannins perfectly framing the fruit, along with attractive baked plum, licorice, espresso, tobacco and a long, smoky finish. Possibly pushing past its glory days, but still has some life and verve left. (Jason Wilson, Vinous, July 2020)
Jul 16th, 2020
Delicious, not over the top green.. Plum, black berry, pine needles, black tea, dust, slight funk. Very interesting
Delicious, not over the top green.. Plum, black berry, pine needles, black tea, dust, slight funk. Very interesting
1 person found it helpfulJun 15th, 2014
Forward acidity, tangy red fruits, bramble, wet leaves, sous bois, subtle clove
Forward acidity, tangy red fruits, bramble, wet leaves, sous bois, subtle clove
Feb 8th, 2020
Dirt, and herbs. A prime time to drink. Great experience with this aged bottle,
Dirt, and herbs. A prime time to drink. Great experience with this aged bottle,
Nov 5th, 2018
Bourgueil, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
