A 100% Cabernet Franc wine. Nearly opaque deep purple color in the glass with mild aromas of dark red fruits such as dark cherries, raspberries and also leather and chocolate. On the palate, medium to heavy bodied mouthfeel with a dense complexity of red fruit flavors. Even though the wine feels intense on the palate, it is not over-powering. Taking time to allow the wine to linger on the palate deepened my enjoyment of the wine. Well-balanced acidity with smooth finish. The feel of the level of tannins was pleasant.
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Was tight on opening, took about 20-min to open up in the glass. Dark, murky purple with a crimson hue. Nose is still closed but brings whiffs of pepper, smoke, herbs, and cherry cobbler. The palate is medium, round, supple, and sweet, bringing streaks of red and black fruit with hints of licorice, mushroom, and baking spices. Overall, on the sweeter side compared to previous vintages, probably due to the sunny 2018 Loire growing season. Hold and drink 2022-2032 so the savory notes can emerge. Technical score: 92. Enjoyment score: 92.
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2/2/2023 - EXPLORER 825 Likes this wine: 92 Points
A 100% Cabernet Franc wine.
Nearly opaque deep purple color in the glass with mild aromas of dark red fruits such as dark cherries, raspberries and also leather and chocolate.
On the palate, medium to heavy bodied mouthfeel with a dense complexity of red fruit flavors. Even though the wine feels intense on the palate, it is not over-powering. Taking time to allow the wine to linger on the palate deepened my enjoyment of the wine.
Well-balanced acidity with smooth finish. The feel of the level of tannins was pleasant.
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9/16/2021 - Woodbridge Brad Likes this wine: 91 Points
Monthly Tasting at Wine Wizards (Wine Wizards Stockton): Really attractive and full, need to do a side by side with the same vintage of Alouettes, but this is a lovely wine.
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7/25/2021 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistent with notes back in October. Still very tight. Drink 2022+. Technical score: 90. Enjoyment score: 90.
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10/20/2020 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 90 Points
Was tight on opening, took about 20-min to open up in the glass. Dark, murky purple with a crimson hue. Nose is still closed but brings whiffs of pepper, smoke, herbs, and cherry cobbler. The palate is medium, round, supple, and sweet, bringing streaks of red and black fruit with hints of licorice, mushroom, and baking spices. Overall, on the sweeter side compared to previous vintages, probably due to the sunny 2018 Loire growing season. Hold and drink 2022-2032 so the savory notes can emerge. Technical score: 92. Enjoyment score: 92.
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7/12/2020 - mike1234 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Almost opaque dark purple color, hint of herbs on nose along with smokiness, thick body, good acidity, a little fruit on the finish
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