Xavier Marchais

l'Elixir de Longue-Vie Cabernet Franc

8.915 ratings

8.91 pro ratings

Anjou, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, 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

Marissa A. Ross

Wine Editor, Bon Appétit

8.9

One of the most easy-drinking Cab Francs I've ever had. Light with green bell peppers, Granny Smith apples, and cranberry concentrate, with dusty tannins.

One of the most easy-drinking Cab Francs I've ever had. Light with green bell peppers, Granny Smith apples, and cranberry concentrate, with dusty tannins.

Nov 1st, 2016

Andreea Barroca

9.3

Du Chenin macéré, très très bon.

Du Chenin macéré, très très bon.

Dec 9th, 2017

8.9

Earthy and funky on the nose, with bright fruit coming through. Surprisingly light and easy to drink Cab Franc.

Earthy and funky on the nose, with bright fruit coming through. Surprisingly light and easy to drink Cab Franc.

Aug 23rd, 2016

8.1

Light and funky on the nose, with fresh cut flowers and licorice. Jammy red in colour. Funky, ripe green grapes, melon, and allspice in taste. Super light for a cab franc.

Light and funky on the nose, with fresh cut flowers and licorice. Jammy red in colour. Funky, ripe green grapes, melon, and allspice in taste. Super light for a cab franc.

Jun 20th, 2016

9.0

Nice and light. Mandarins, rasberry. Love that the label is witten on.

Nice and light. Mandarins, rasberry. Love that the label is witten on.

Mar 28th, 2015

9.1

David had this 6 years ago

David had this 6 years ago

Sep 11th, 2018

Spike Stockdale

8.8

Spike had this 7 years ago

Spike had this 7 years ago

Jul 14th, 2017

9.7

Ed had this 8 years ago

Ed had this 8 years ago

Jan 4th, 2017

8.9

Yan had this 9 years ago

Yan had this 9 years ago

Dec 20th, 2015

9.2

Ed had this 9 years ago

Ed had this 9 years ago

Aug 4th, 2015