Delaplane Cellars

Mélange Rouge Virginia Cabernet Franc Blend

9.021 ratings

8.51 pro ratings

Virginia, USA

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.0

Nose has the distinctive Virginia honeysuckle/honeycomb smell, with cherry and currants, and some smokiness. Some darker earthy flavors on the palate, dried cherries, smoky finish that lingers nicely.

Nose has the distinctive Virginia honeysuckle/honeycomb smell, with cherry and currants, and some smokiness. Some darker earthy flavors on the palate, dried cherries, smoky finish that lingers nicely.

Jan 15th, 2017

8.0

Upon uncorking, this had a strong scent of berry on the nose and palete. A little bit too dull for my palete, reminds me of a Pinot Noir. After 15 minutes or so, getting more of a spicy, peppery flavor.

Aimee Rating - 8.2
Marc Rating - 7.8

Upon uncorking, this had a strong scent of berry on the nose and palete. A little bit too dull for my palete, reminds me of a Pinot Noir. After 15 minutes or so, getting more of a spicy, peppery flavor.

Aimee Rating - 8.2
Marc Rating - 7.8

Oct 6th, 2016

9.0

2012 is great!

2012 is great!

Dec 3rd, 2015

8.7

2013
Could stand to age a bit

2013
Could stand to age a bit

May 31st, 2015

8.5

Ed had this 11 years ago

Ed had this 11 years ago

Nov 18th, 2013

8.6

Doug had this 8 years ago

Doug had this 8 years ago

Oct 29th, 2016

8.7

Kevin had this 8 years ago

Kevin had this 8 years ago

Jul 1st, 2016

8.7

Sarah had this 9 years ago

Sarah had this 9 years ago

May 14th, 2016

10

Steve had this 9 years ago

Steve had this 9 years ago

Oct 25th, 2015

8.5

Kim had this 9 years ago

Kim had this 9 years ago

Aug 1st, 2015