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Domaine des Forges, Anjou Rouge, 2022
Pure Cabernet Franc, unoaked. We always enjoy this wine for its honest, slatey character (weirdly enough it’s grown on greyish shale), that mineral expression of Cabernet Franc grown in the Loire. Deeply hued, offering a primary fruit... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionLoire
GrowerForges
Grape VarietyCabernet Franc
Vintage2022
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeFOR122
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 des Forges, Anjou Rouge, 2022
Pure Cabernet Franc, unoaked. We always enjoy this wine for its honest, slatey character (weirdly enough it’s grown on greyish shale), that mineral expression of Cabernet Franc grown in the Loire. Deeply hued, offering a primary fruit perfume of berries and cherries, it’s especially ripe in 2022's hot summer. Lightly chill and bring on some cold cuts, charcuterie and jambon persillé. Brilliant at this price. Now-2025
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
