Domaine Laroque

Cité de Carcassonne Cabernet Franc

8.733 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Languedoc Roussillon, France
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
Top Notes For
Colin Yates

Wine Buyer Macadoodles Fine Wine & Spirits

9.1

2014 vs. 2015 of my favorite $10 bottle. No contest. I've been drinking this wine since 2012 vintage. 2012 and 2015 are why I love this Cabernet Franc. So glad it's back! The 2015 has the impeccable layers reminiscent of the 2012 I was introduced to. Fruit and acid in balance with red raspberry, spice and tobacco notes. Heavier tannin structure than previous vintages. I love it! Best $10 red in my opinion.

2014 vs. 2015 of my favorite $10 bottle. No contest. I've been drinking this wine since 2012 vintage. 2012 and 2015 are why I love this Cabernet Franc. So glad it's back! The 2015 has the impeccable layers reminiscent of the 2012 I was introduced to. Fruit and acid in balance with red raspberry, spice and tobacco notes. Heavier tannin structure than previous vintages. I love it! Best $10 red in my opinion.

1 person found it helpfulDec 11th, 2016
KRISTIE

An easy to drink wine that combines the structure, minerality, and dusty rose characteristics of Cabernet Franc with the lively, fruitiness of wines from the south of France.
Personal note: this particular bottle had quite a bit of sediment.

An easy to drink wine that combines the structure, minerality, and dusty rose characteristics of Cabernet Franc with the lively, fruitiness of wines from the south of France.
Personal note: this particular bottle had quite a bit of sediment.

Apr 1st, 2022
Some Dude

Great juice for the money. Rich and bright.

Great juice for the money. Rich and bright.

Feb 17th, 2019
Robert Willsea

Very nice and smooth.

Very nice and smooth.

Dec 21st, 2018
Scotty Spurlin

Great at this price point.

Great at this price point.

Sep 2nd, 2018
TheWineStalker

Crimson in color with aromas of red current, cranberry, tobacco and a slight smokiness. Light bodied with soft tannin and a perky acidity. Flavors of red current, cranberry, sweet herbs, and both black and green pepper. Finishes earthy, herbal and cranberry saucy.

Crimson in color with aromas of red current, cranberry, tobacco and a slight smokiness. Light bodied with soft tannin and a perky acidity. Flavors of red current, cranberry, sweet herbs, and both black and green pepper. Finishes earthy, herbal and cranberry saucy.

May 22nd, 2017
Anthony Hughes

Subdued fruit, prominent tobacco and smoke, dry finish

Subdued fruit, prominent tobacco and smoke, dry finish

Jan 31st, 2017
Phil Mango

Little sour, cherry scent, dry, peppery, heavier tannin,

Little sour, cherry scent, dry, peppery, heavier tannin,

Jan 10th, 2017
Lisa Romandetto Bishop

Great medium body for a great price!

Great medium body for a great price!

Nov 5th, 2016
Ion Feldman

Peppery

Peppery

Oct 27th, 2016