Loire Valley, France
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV: 11.5%
There are slight but meaningful variations, as expected, across each vintage of this wine. Here a distinguishing, light effervescence, upon opening, quickly dissipates revealing a rich, dense and complex wine. Notes of sour red currants, purple berries. This is a beautiful, wild, opulent and moreish wine. Light in body but bolstered by sturdy tannins, the contrebasse ‘16 gives a clear sight into the magic of Francois Blanchard. It at the same time feels bright and energetic while still maintaining a sense of direction and richness.
A jazz musician, aikidoka, and profound farmer, Francois Blanchard makes some of the most fascinating and energetic wines in Touraine. Located just SW of Chinon in La Grand Cléré, he farms 4 hectares of sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc – most of which was planted by his grandfather 50 years ago. Francois is truly an artisan at heart, making decisions with intuition and experience. His dedication in the vineyard is self-evident in the complexity, tension and concentration of his.
Loire Valley, France
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV: 11.5%
There are slight but meaningful variations, as expected, across each vintage of this wine. Here a distinguishing, light effervescence, upon opening, quickly dissipates revealing a rich, dense and complex wine. Notes of sour red currants, purple berries. This is a beautiful, wild, opulent and moreish wine. Light in body but bolstered by sturdy tannins, the contrebasse ‘16 gives a clear sight into the magic of Francois Blanchard. It at the same time feels bright and energetic while still maintaining a sense of direction and richness.
A jazz musician, aikidoka, and profound farmer, Francois Blanchard makes some of the most fascinating and energetic wines in Touraine. Located just SW of Chinon in La Grand Cléré, he farms 4 hectares of sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc – most of which was planted by his grandfather 50 years ago. Francois is truly an artisan at heart, making decisions with intuition and experience. His dedication in the vineyard is self-evident in the complexity, tension and concentration of his.
