Recently moved. One of my first purchases at a new (to me) local bottle shop. My first real go at cab franc from Loire. My overarching observation is that this has years left, and while I don’t usually enjoy this much fruit, the tannic backbone and acidity really round it out. Contemplating getting another bottle and stashing it for 3+ years.
Nose- blackberries, raspberries, leather, cocoa, bell pepper, spice, floral notes appeared here and there over a couple hours
Palate- pretty much exactly as the nose predicted; fruit first, leather transitions to green pepper, balancing acidity and tannins
Finish- leathery cordial cherry
by rockytopbilly