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Robin Garr wrote:Domaine Laroque 2013 Cabernet Franc Cité de Carcassonne ($10.99)
A 100 percent varietal Cabernet Franc, this flavorful red is dark garnet in color with a clear, transparent edge, very youthful to the eye. Its attractive aroma, red fruit and white pepper, shows kinship to Loire Cabernet Franc, but the effects of its region's warmer climate shows in a balance that tilts toward the fruit, with white pepper and stony minerality more restrained. Good acidic structure and soft but perceptible tannins also suggest a few years cellaring potential. Very good wine and a very good value. U.S. importer: Aquitaine Wine LLC, Berkeley, Calif.; a Jean-Christophe Calvet Selection. (Oct. 22, 2014)
Bob Parsons Alberta wrote:I was surprised to see such a kind `11 note then saw 20% Merlot
michael dietrich wrote:Domaine Bru-Bache Jurancon Sec 2010. This is a white wine made from Gros Manseng. I personally really like wines that have a more mineral side. Gros Manseng is certainly off the beaten path. The color is between golden and amber. It smells of apples and melons with definite mineral overtones. It has a nice acid balance and works well with lots of seafood and chicken. This is not your average consumers type of wine as it has no oak and plenty of acid. This is a great educational style wine. If I were teaching a wine appreciation class, this would be on my list.
Bob Parsons Alberta wrote:michael dietrich wrote:Domaine Bru-Bache Jurancon Sec 2010. This is a white wine made from Gros Manseng. I personally really like wines that have a more mineral side. Gros Manseng is certainly off the beaten path. The color is between golden and amber. It smells of apples and melons with definite mineral overtones. It has a nice acid balance and works well with lots of seafood and chicken. This is not your average consumers type of wine as it has no oak and plenty of acid. This is a great educational style wine. If I were teaching a wine appreciation class, this would be on my list.
Just had to go to the archive here as I have just found some 2012 Clos Thou Supreme in the west end. $41 Cdn but think well worth it. Not sure what in-house PO will make of my purchase!
Think Tim might know of this apparent gem?
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