This is a fairly cool climate for Cabernet Franc and the idea was to make a light bodied wine that embraced the herbal and floral qualities of the grape
Our years of hard work and patience have truly paid off
it has a wonderful sense of elegance and purity
The grapes are predominantly grown in the Carneros region where bay breezes and morning fog combine to create the cooler climate ideal for growing Chardonnay rich with concentrated flavors
loamy earth and black pepper add to the wine’s gravitas
1978 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 1.5L [WS94][WA93] Langhe This is a fairly coolProducer: Chateau Lafite Rothschild Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France Blend: Bordeaux Red Blend Year: 1978 Wine Spectator, 94 Points "Beautiful deep garnet color, with classic Mdoc flavors of plum, spice, earth and mineral. Tannic, well balanced, mouth filling, chewy in its intensity but needs time." Wine Advocate, 93 Points "This has a warmer, more inviting nose than the previous wine, with perhaps a little more Merlot evident? There are scents of