2014 VDF 'ça faye treize'

Philippe Delmée

Regular price $37 750ml Sale

Cabernet Franc grown on a beautiful organic plot in Faveraye-Mâchelles. Semi-carbonic maceration and ferment completed in tank.

Nose of plums, cherries, herbs and tea - definitely smells like Cab Franc - has a slight Bordeaux note about it now that it has some age. A tiny bit of spritz from the semi-carbonic maceration is apparent, but quickly dissipates in the glass - if anything it adds a nice lift and gives an inviting tingle on the tongue. Sweet fruit, a touch of spice, and nice schisty tension on the palate. A slight herbaceousness too, but only just. The tannins are super fine, but reasonably grippy. This is a medium light red wine that is good value for the price. Delicious and easy going, but still has enough detail to make it quite interesting, and I really enjoy the level of tension. I usually drink it chilled, but am writing this tasting note with it at about 15 degrees and it is quite pleasant!

Loire Valley
2014
Cabernet Franc
VDF
2014 ça faye treize