A 30 yr old beauty. Didn’t think Cab Frac could go that long and keep such freshness. Not only is it fresh with good acidity and bright red fruit with mellow green pepper, it’s got supple tannins that keep it interesting. Was delicious on its own but with food it was crazy good.
A 30 yr old beauty. Didn’t think Cab Frac could go that long and keep such freshness. Not only is it fresh with good acidity and bright red fruit with mellow green pepper, it’s got supple tannins that keep it interesting. Was delicious on its own but with food it was crazy good.
Jan 22nd, 2019
Historic vintage, classic wine. Still has bright red fruit, great acid, no oxidation, a fair amount of funk, more than a fair amount of green pepper.
Historic vintage, classic wine. Still has bright red fruit, great acid, no oxidation, a fair amount of funk, more than a fair amount of green pepper.
Jul 17th, 2018
Fuego. Classic cab franc but supple waves of fruit and not a hint of oxidation
Fuego. Classic cab franc but supple waves of fruit and not a hint of oxidation
Jun 16th, 2021
Guessed right-bank Bordeaux on a blind pour. Mucho pyrozines and vegetal. Holding firm.
Guessed right-bank Bordeaux on a blind pour. Mucho pyrozines and vegetal. Holding firm.
May 2nd, 2021
Opens up with some air. Mellow red fruit, green herbal notes. Smooth & medium bodied. 12% ABV.
Opens up with some air. Mellow red fruit, green herbal notes. Smooth & medium bodied. 12% ABV.
Mar 12th, 2020
Absolutely stunning, typical Loire crushed rock, red fruit that evolved into a sparkling Burgundian plateau after a couple of hours.
Absolutely stunning, typical Loire crushed rock, red fruit that evolved into a sparkling Burgundian plateau after a couple of hours.
Mar 1st, 2020
First bottle in a multiple vintage dinner of these wines. Plenty of finesse still here. Aromatically offering a ton of floral & truffle notes. Red berries mixed with briny, secondary flavors on the palate. Finishes a bit soft, but is a 30 year old wine so who’s worrying about that? Excellent.
First bottle in a multiple vintage dinner of these wines. Plenty of finesse still here. Aromatically offering a ton of floral & truffle notes. Red berries mixed with briny, secondary flavors on the palate. Finishes a bit soft, but is a 30 year old wine so who’s worrying about that? Excellent.
May 18th, 2019
Bell pepper, tomato, roses, leather, preserved lemon. Just wild. Best Breton I’ve had.
Bell pepper, tomato, roses, leather, preserved lemon. Just wild. Best Breton I’ve had.
Jan 20th, 2019
Bell pepper assault
Oct 10th, 2018
Smooth. But of funk.
Sep 26th, 2018
Bourgueil, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
