Le Macchiole

Paleo Bolgheri Cabernet Franc

9.361 ratings
9.311 pro ratings
Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
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
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Lovely bell pepper and oregano notes. Savory, earthy and the fruit is generous with blackberry and black cherry. Great mouthfeel with dusty chewy tannin. Quite modern style but very nice!

Lovely bell pepper and oregano notes. Savory, earthy and the fruit is generous with blackberry and black cherry. Great mouthfeel with dusty chewy tannin. Quite modern style but very nice!

Jan 5th, 2018
Robin Gerber

Partner Spotlight Brands

9.4

What Cabernet Franc should be

What Cabernet Franc should be

1 person found it helpfulSep 23rd, 2016
Paul Woolls

Lovely floral notes. Good, but not overwhelming acidity. Fabulous with food. Strong, but still elegant

Lovely floral notes. Good, but not overwhelming acidity. Fabulous with food. Strong, but still elegant

1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2016
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

2011 - almost a modern day Chevalier Blanc - but more Franc expression. Solid core and lengthy.

2011 - almost a modern day Chevalier Blanc - but more Franc expression. Solid core and lengthy.

1 person found it helpfulJun 16th, 2016
John Donovan

One of the best Italians I've had.

One of the best Italians I've had.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2016
Punky Mahle

Ripe and extracted but w balance and grace. A Delicious surprise particularly for the price

Ripe and extracted but w balance and grace. A Delicious surprise particularly for the price

1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2016
Michael Descamps

It's been years since I last enjoyed this wine; so nice to have been able to try it again. Outstanding nose---cigar wrapper, mulled spices, and dried black currant. Palate is rich and tannins are firm, but with the acidity so palpable, this wine just dances.

It's been years since I last enjoyed this wine; so nice to have been able to try it again. Outstanding nose---cigar wrapper, mulled spices, and dried black currant. Palate is rich and tannins are firm, but with the acidity so palpable, this wine just dances.

1 person found it helpfulDec 9th, 2015
Denis Roudenko

16.5/20 (92/100)

16.5/20 (92/100)

Feb 15th, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.9

Paleo White (70% SB, 30% CH). Individual and really wild on the nose, exhibiting hay, elderflower, dried peach and a whiff of oak. Medium-bodies with great presence and overall balance, highlighted by severe saltiness, adding interest to its laid back personality. Long and satisfying finish.

Paleo White (70% SB, 30% CH). Individual and really wild on the nose, exhibiting hay, elderflower, dried peach and a whiff of oak. Medium-bodies with great presence and overall balance, highlighted by severe saltiness, adding interest to its laid back personality. Long and satisfying finish.

Dec 8th, 2014
Benoit Duhamel

C’est beau, c’est bien fait, mais le vin ne m’a apporté aucune émotion.

C’est beau, c’est bien fait, mais le vin ne m’a apporté aucune émotion.

Jan 18th, 2021