2017 de Francs les Cerisiers
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The 2017 Les Cerisiers is laced with sweet red cherry, cedar, tobacco, crushed flowers and licorice, all of which add pretty aromatic top notes. On the palate, the 2017 is a bit slender, just as it was en primeur. Even so, the 2017 offers plenty of character and remains a terrific value.
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James Suckling
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Francs les Cerisiers delivers notes of warm red and black plums, blackberry preserves and fruitcake with touches of garrigue and unsmoked cigars. Medium-bodied, it has a firm, chewy texture supporting the delicate flavors, and it finishes on a savory note.
The 2017 De Francs - Les Cerisiers feels a little muddled on the nose: earthy black fruit and a touch of melted tar, but missing a sense of focus. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins and displays a fine bead of acidity. Here you find the class that is missing aromatically. I appreciate the focus and classicism on the tobacco-tinged finish. Maybe those aromatics will improve with bottle age?
Sweet berries with some tomato-paste and fresh-herb undertones. Medium body, light tannins and a tangy finish. Drinkable and enjoyable now.