2016 Anjou Cabernet Franc
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Tasting notes
Score 93/100 · Drink 2022-2036, Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate, Oct 2021
From 45-year-old vines, macerated for 30-35 days ("just infusion, no extraction") and aged in old barrels for 12 months plus six months in tanks, the 2016 Anjou Cabernet Franc is pure and intense on the nose that reveals finely concentrated raspberry, red cherry and tobacco aromas. Pure, intense and fresh on the palate, this is a silky-textured, refined and elegant red with fine tannins and vibrantly mineral acidity. Tart on the finish but full of character. Excellent. Bottled at the end of April 2017.
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Critic scores
93
93/100
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17
17/20
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
93
93/100
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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17 points
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17/20 · Drink 2018-2026, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, Sep 2018
Rubbery, reduced, powerfully fruity nose. Lots of aromatic volume here, giving menthol, nettle and black cherry. Soft structure, very expressive flavour. (RH)
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