2023 Cabernet Franc - tu es belle

$80.00/750mlAlcohol: 14.5%

The Tu Es Belle Cabernet Franc Hailes from the acclaimed Chalk Hill AVA. Farm until physiologically mature and leafed accordingly to produce fruit that is ripe and without hints of pyrazine. The vineyard is planted in volcanic, whitish ash soils. These soils are well-drained, and rich in silica (quartzite) and volcanic ash deposits. Most interestingly about this Franc vineyard is the Quartzite soils, which are also often found within the gravel-rich vineyards of Bordeaux's Left Bank (such as in Pessac-Léognan and the Médoc), which help drive extreme vine stress, enhancing ripening through heat reflection, and imparting a distinct mineral-driven profile. These soils are generally nutrient-poor and free-draining, which forces vines to develop deep, extensive root systems, resulting in concentrated, structured, and long-lived wines The 2023 Cabernet Franc is (100% Cabernet Franc) The wine is dense with a ruby red color to purple hue. The pallet is smooth and broad with intense and concentrated flavors of Boysenberry, Raspberry, Cherry, and dark fruit finishing with graphite and leather. The pallet is complimented with a wonderful violet, floral and spice bouquet that makes this Cabernet Franc a very special wine. Enjoy the depth and beauty of this varietal with its rich, smooth, dense and elegant characteristics Food pairing suggestions: Aged, salty, and savory cheeses that can stand up to it’s intense, deep, rich flavors, such as salt crystal cheeses, Intense, pungent cheeses such as Shropshire or comte. Cabernet Franc pairs beautifully with herb crusted lamb, Duck, wild game such as Venison backstrap seared on an