The 2021 Cabernet Franc, with 7% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Petit Verdot in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. A little shy to begin, it soon unfurls to offer glimpses at redcurrant jelly, rose oil, boysenberries, and wild blueberry scents followed by suggestions of pencil shavings and forest floor. The full-bodied palate is soft and wonderfully fragrant, with compelling tension and a long, mineral-laced finish.
96+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Dec 2023)
Looking first at the 2021 Cabernet Franc, this beauty is based on 78% Cabernet Franc, 7% each Merlot and Malbec, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Red and black currants, fresh figs, savory flowers, spicy wood, and some camphor notes all soar from the glass, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a pure, elegant mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and outstanding length. This is a stunning Cabernet Franc to enjoy over the coming 15 years or more.
95 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2023)
A dark red with aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, cassis and sweet spices. Medium to full body with fine tannins. Plush and opulent with a concentration of dark fruit at the center and a lively finish with excellent length. Yet remains very fresh. Just a hint of tannin austerity keeps it lively. Better from 2026.
94 points, James Suckling (Dec 2023)
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