Tasting notes
Acidity, Fruity · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickWarm goat cheese with honey, toasted walnuts and warm salad
The salty-milky notes and honey frame the fruitiness of the wine; the walnuts provide fat that harmonizes with the body and moderate tannins.
- Roast leg of lamb with herbs and fondant potatoes
Roasted meat with aromas of rosemary and thyme, balanced fat, and comforting potatoes; the structure and fruitiness of the wine balance the light tannins and the savory texture of the dish.
- Fresh strawberry soup with basil and long pepperDessert
This pairing highlights the brilliance of red fruits and natural liveliness. Basil adds a subtle herbal touch that complements the minerality for a refreshing finish.
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- Grilled peach, burrata and prosciutto salad with lemon vinaigrette
A sweet-savory contrast with bright acidity; the fruity freshness highlights the wine's vivacity while the milky sweetness softens the tannins and moderate body.
- Duck breast glazed with sour cherries
Pink duck breast, tangy sour cherry glaze; the red fruit and acidity complement the wine's aromas, while the fat is balanced by its moderate structure.
- Citrus-cured tuna tartare with olive oil and caper salsa
Bright citrus cure and briny capers accentuate the wine’s fresh acidity and fruitiness; silky olive oil mirrors the wine’s moderate body for a clean, lively pairing.
Storage potential between 5 and 10 years
Currently drink vintages 2016 to 2021
Serve between 14°C and 16°C
Common varieties
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a widely cultivated grape variety in the Bordeaux region and the Loire Valley. It contributes to complex red wines with aromas of red fruits, spices, and vegetal notes, as well as an elegant tannic structure.