This is a delightful 100% Cab franc sparkling from Bordeaux. At $20 wholesale this is a very good value sparkling. Strong flavor of apple with some quince and slightly too sweet for me but I love very dry Champgane, and this is not remotely mass market sweet. Tannins and slight bitter aftertaste make food pairing recommended. Decent balanced acidity. No way anyone could legit complain paying $20 in the US for this. My 90 rating does take the price into account. It is not a standout at $50 or even $35 given the extensive roster of sparkling available at those prices.
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Very pale lemon, elegant spritz, muted lemon fresh aromas which suggests very little but the palate was a lot more fun. Lemon sherbet, soft and creamy mid palate with a lovely round texture and finish.
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9/18/2020 - Haystack wrote: 90 Points
This is a delightful 100% Cab franc sparkling from Bordeaux. At $20 wholesale this is a very good value sparkling. Strong flavor of apple with some quince and slightly too sweet for me but I love very dry Champgane, and this is not remotely mass market sweet. Tannins and slight bitter aftertaste make food pairing recommended. Decent balanced acidity. No way anyone could legit complain paying $20 in the US for this. My 90 rating does take the price into account. It is not a standout at $50 or even $35 given the extensive roster of sparkling available at those prices.
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11/1/2019 - bacchus of knockholt Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very pale lemon, elegant spritz, muted lemon fresh aromas which suggests very little but the palate was a lot more fun. Lemon sherbet, soft and creamy mid palate with a lovely round texture and finish.
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10/22/2019 - Mathijs81 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Learned about it when visiting St. Emilion and now found it for sale close-by.
Have to say, great money for value if you can find it under 10 Euro.
Will buy again !
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