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Domaine de la Guilloterie, Saumur-Champigny, Tradition, 2018
Unoaked, enticingly dramatic purple, with a perfume made up of berries and roses, this is richly black-fruited, silky, with attractive chalky and leafy hints. Long and complete, a winner again. A match made in heaven for roast ham.... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionLoire
GrowerDomaine de la Guilloterie
Grape VarietyCabernet Franc
Vintage2018
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeGUL318
Loire Valley
In early February I undertook our annual visit to the wine fair in Angers, escaping the snow which engulfed much of the UK during that week.
This is the yearly opportunity for the vast majority of vignerons in the Loire valley to show off their latest offerings to the rest of the world. The early season’s weather in 2008 was not kind, with variously frost, hail and torrential...
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Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Francis a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon.
A cross of it with Sauvignon Blanc resulted in Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc tends to be softer and has less tannins than Cabernet Sauvignon, although the two can be difficult to distinguish. Many of the red wines of the Loire are primarily Cabernet Franc.
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Domaine de la Guilloterie, Saumur-Champigny, Tradition, 2018
Unoaked, enticingly dramatic purple, with a perfume made up of berries and roses, this is richly black-fruited, silky, with attractive chalky and leafy hints. Long and complete, a winner again. A match made in heaven for roast ham. Now-2022
Saumur-Champigny is a very fashionable appellation in France, leading to price inflation, but it is still possible to find value. This is the Duveau family's principal wine at Guilloterie.
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Chateau de la Liquiere, Faugeres Rouge, 2019
Medium bodied
The estate’s principal wine, an unoaked, life-enhancing blend of Grenache and Syrah with a...
OriginFrance
RegionFaugeres
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75
CodeLIQ119
GrapeGrenache, Syrah & Mourvedre
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MAGNUM Château Barrejat, Madiran, Tradition, 2018
Medium Bodied
"Deep purple. Smooth, sweet fruit with more lift and less tannin (despite Tannat's...
OriginFrance
RegionSouth-West
ColourRed
ABV13%
Magnum150cl
CodeBAJ918
GrapeTannat
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Chamonix, Cabernet Franc, Franschhoek, 2018
Medium Bodied
New winemaker Niel Bruwer has upped the game at Chamonix: this is brilliant. Fabulous floral...
OriginSouth Africa
RegionFranschhoek
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeCHX518
GrapeCabernet Franc
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Domaine des Forges, Anjou-Villages, Les Trois C, 2019
Medium Bodied
From 70% Cabernet Franc with 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on clay and sand over schist.;...
OriginFrance
RegionLoire
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeFOR319
GrapeCabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon
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Guilloterie, Saumur-Champigny, Les Loges, 2018
Medium Bodied
"Very deep crimson. Fragrant with good fruit and acidity. Soft and smooth – no great...
OriginFrance
RegionLoire
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeGUL418
GrapeCabernet Franc
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Vriesenhof, Kallista, Stellenbosch, 2016
Full Bodied
A beautiful Bordeaux blend given ageing in plenty of new barrels, 40% Cabernet Franc, 35%...
OriginSouth Africa
RegionCeres
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeVRI416
GrapeCabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
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