Cabernet Franc

Region: Maldonado, Uruguay

Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc

Background: Bodega Garzón is close to Punta del Este, La Barra, and Jose Ignacio – Uruguayan Paradise at its best, with mesmerizing landscapes. Located eleven miles from the Atlantic Ocean, our estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering its hillside slopes, which benefit from varying microclimates, different levels of humidity, and an intense canopy management. These factors allow the vines to develop with maximum exposure to the sun providing rich, expressive fruit. The vineyards are surrounded by lush forests, rocky soils, granite boulders, and naturally occurring palm trees.

Tasting Notes: Of an intense purple colour with violet highlights, this noble varietal has mineral aromas of ripe peppers, spices and fruits of the forest, along with a subtle note of dark chocolate and smoke from barrel ageing. In the mouth, there are layers of soft tannins, combining prunes and ripe blackberries with the fresh notes of eucalyptus and mint, making it delightfully complex.

Food Pairing: This elegant red wine is a perfect companion for Mediterranean dishes such as roasted pork ribs on fennal and leeks, braised pork tenderloin baked with baby potatoes with rosemary or pappardelle with wild mushroom ragout.

Awards:
Decanter World Wine Awards - Silver (2016 Vintage)
Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze

Critic Scores:
Wine Enthusiast - 90 Points
Wine Searcher - 90 Points (2019 Vintage)

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Region: Maldonado, Uruguay

Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc

Background: Bodega Garzón is close to Punta del Este, La Barra, and Jose Ignacio – Uruguayan Paradise at its best, with mesmerizing landscapes. Located eleven miles from the Atlantic Ocean, our estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering its hillside slopes, which benefit from varying microclimates, different levels of humidity, and an intense canopy management. These factors allow the vines to develop with maximum exposure to the sun providing rich, expressive fruit. The vineyards are surrounded by lush forests, rocky soils, granite boulders, and naturally occurring palm trees.

Tasting Notes: Of a ruby red with violet reflections, this wine displays an intense aroma with notes of cassis, ripe black currants and sweet spices. Untoasted oak barrels provide subtle, well-integrated notes that allow it to express its personality in all its potential.

Food Pairing: This Cabernet Franc pairs well with meats such as lamb, cured meats, game and pork. It also goes well with vegetable and pasta dishes, seafood, cheese and also desserts.

Awards:
TEXSOM International Wine Awards - Platinum (2017 Vintage)
Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards - Diamond Trophy

Critic Scores:
Tim Atkin - 97 Points (2020 Vintage)
Tim Atkin - 96 Points (2018 Vintage)
Descorchados Guide - 94 Points (2018 Vintage)
Decanter World Wine aWARDS - 91 Points (2017 Vintage)

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Region: Tuscany, Italy

Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc

Background: Arcanum is sourced primarily from the Apparita and Belvedere blocks of Cabernet Franc. With superb exposure and sandy clay soils, each year these blocks shine to produce the finest expression of the variety, and the leading wine of the estate.

Tasting Notes: The dark and intense fruit aromas jump out of the glass with ripe plums, blackberries on the vine, and tones of sweet mint. The mouthfeel is full, balanced by gentle acids and rich tannins. Flavours are reminiscent of dark chocolate covered cherries and spicy black pepper. The long finish shows cigar box and cedar spice. A vintage that will age well into the next decade.

Food Pairing: Dishes that pair well with this red wine contain beef, lamb, veal poultry and cured meats.

Awards:
The Global Masters Tuscan Masters 2020 - Gold

Critic Scores:
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) - 97 Points
Wine Spectator - 93 Points
Falstaff - 93 Points
Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic) - 92 Points

Region: Loire Valley, France

Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc

Winemaking Process: De-stalked. Fermentation lasts 15 days on skins with pumping over twice a day. Pressing and final fermentation of clear juice. Transferred to vats for malolactic fermentation. Maturing in stainless steel tanks with regular racking.

Tasting Notes: Beautiful garnet red colour with purple reflections. Beautiful aromatic expression on notes of red fruits evoking morello cherries and blackberries, some fine vanilla aromas. Supple attack, evolution on a beautiful structure with already velvety tannins, fresh and fruity on the nuances of fruit of the olfaction.

Food Pairing: This Cabernet Franc pairs well with lamb dishes, poultry, any vegetarian dish as well as goats milk and goats cheese.

Awards:
San Francisco International Wine Competition - Bronze (2001 Vintage)

Critic Scores:
The Cellar - 90 Points (2023 Vintage)
Le Guide Hachette des Vins - 1 Star (2006, 2009 & 2013 Vintages)

Region: Loire Valley, France

Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc

Winemaking Process: Fermentation lasts 15 days on skins with pumping over twice a day. Pressing and final fermentation of clear juice transferred to vats for malolactic fermentation. Matured in oak.

Tasting Notes: Very beautiful deep red colour with purple reflections. Very fine nose on aromas of red fruits: cherry, strawberry jam, blackberry that mingle with notes reminiscent of black olive and roasted coffee. Supple attack, beautiful tannic and silky structure. Very nice balance between warmness and a beautiful freshness typical from the Loire Valley. The finish extends for a long time on fruity and vanilla notes.

Food Pairing: This wine pairs well with lamb dishes, vegetarian, poultry dishes as well as goats milk and cheese.

Region: Pauillac, France

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Tasting Notes: The Sichel Declassified Pauillac is a deep ruby red wine with aroma of cassis and black cherry followed by cedar, tobacco leaf and crushed violets. The paalte is structured but smooth, featuring ripe black fruit, fine tannins and a long savoury finish with hints of graphite and spice. It is a wine that offers a taste of Pauillac, a celebrated Bordeaux commune.

Food Pairing: Sichel Declassified Pauillac pairs well with rich, davoury dishes, particularly ones featuring red meat or earthy vegetables. Consider dishes like ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce, rpast lamb or mushroom Wellington.

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Region: Bordeaux, France

Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes: Clos Fourtet is a gorgeous, elegant wine. Medium in body with terrific persistence and notable purity. Clos Fourtet impresses with its balance more than anything else. Dark blue fruits, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and dried herbs open first, all framed by bright chalky notes that lend freshness.

Food Pairing: This wine pairs well with meat dishes like grilled beef, roasted lamb or duck. It also compliments dishes with mushrooms, game or even some Asian inspired meals.

Critic Scores:
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) - 96 Points
Wine Spectator - 95 Points
James Suckling - 94 Points
Jeb Dunnuck - 94 Points
Decanter (Jane Anson) 94 Points
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) - 93 Points
Neal Martin (Vinous) - 93 Points
Falstaff - 93 Points

Region: Pauillac, France

Grape Variety: Cabernet France, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Tasting Notes: Chateau Pichon is full bodied with powerful character. It is characterised by notes of cassis, blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco and earth with a firm tannic structure. Raspberry, blackberry and dark cherry fruit notes are common.

Food Pairing: This red blend, known for its rich, full-bodied and powerful tannins pairs excellently with red meats, particularly beef and lamb. The wines intense flavours also compliment game meats like venison and duck as well as dishes with earthy notes like mushrooms and truffles.

Critic Scores:
Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate) - 97 Points
James Suckling - 97 Points
Neal Martin (Wine Advocate) - 96 Points
Farr Vintners - 96 Points

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Region: St. Emilion, France

Grape Varieties: 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes: Dark fruits like black cherry and plum are highlighted and often accompanied by notes of chocolate, coffee and spice. Velvety texture, dense fruit and firm tannins with a balance of power and elegance. This wine has a good ability to age gracefully, to develop its further complexity and nuances over times.

Food Pairing: Chateau Troplong Mondot pairs exceptionally well with red meats such as beef and lamb, game and rich, flavourful dishes. Its structure and fruit also make it a good match for hearty fish courses like tuna and even some Asian dishes.

Critic Scores:
Antonion Galloni (Vinous) - 96 Points
Jeb Dunnuck - 96 Points
James Suckling - 95 Points
Wine Advocate - 94
James Lawther (Decanter) - 91 Points

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