anjou cabernet franc

anjou, france

 

VARIETAL: 100% Cabernet Franc

WINEMAKER: Julien Denis

FARMING PRACTICES: Rows grassed over; clusters thinned at start of season to limit yields

VINIFICATION: Fruit carefully selected on sorting table; 7-21 days maceration; fermentation at controlled temperature of 64-68º

TASTING NOTES: Dark ruby color with an expressive nose of ripe cherry and blackcurrant. Continued berry flavors on the palate, with notes of licorice. Lightly tannic with good balance and length on the palate. 

FOOD PAIRINGS: Chicken, pork and salads.

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