Château de Francs - Côtes de Francs Les Cerisiers 2020
Price: $24.99
3+ Price: $18.99 / btl
6+ Price: $17.99 / btl
| Producer | Château de Francs |
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Bordeaux |
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| Varietal | 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Vintage | 2020 |
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| Sku | 03591 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Wanna know why Bordeaux is now outselling California Cab/Merlot for us? Look no further than this juicy gem. I brought in a few cases a few years back and snagged a couple of bottles for myself. After drinking one, then two, then three in rapid succession I scrambled to get more on order from France. (No I didn’t drink them all in one night…)
Since then, vintage after vintage, it has been a top-seller. And a screaming value! The Bordeaux region of Francs is just to the east of the famed St. Emilion. Similar soils and micro-climate has garnered the attention of many St. Emilion producers looking to expand their holdings, and upstart winemakers looking to make their name. This property is owned by Hubert de Bouard of Ch. Angelus, whose Grand Vin sells for $300+!
He's phasing out this label - because the fruit is so good... he can make more selling it under his new Tempo d'Angelus label! So, while you can, grab this up!
This is just everything you could want… ripe and accessible from the moment you pull the cork. Yet there is plenty of tannic structure to give the wine backbone, along with notes of minerals and fresh herbs to offset the dark, luscious fruit. Pop and pour and enjoy!
"The 2020 Les Cerisiers is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it hops out with exuberant notes of plum preserves, blackberry pie, and spice cake, plus hints of smoked meats and exotic spices. The full-bodied palate is chock full of spicy black fruits, with a plush texture and great length." TWI
James Suckling: 91 Points
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