Les Argelières Cabernet Franc, 2023, Languedoc-Roussillon

Made to exacting specifications, Les Argelieres is a unique range of modern, fruity varietal wines from the Languedoc, made with the aim of showing the elegance, subtlety and perfect varietal 'signature' of each grape variety as planted in the warm vineyards of Southern France. Grown on selected cooler hill sites and with a yield limited by pruning and grape selection, this Cabernet Franc is a worthy award-winning red, offering ripe black fruits, a typical hint of capsicum, herbs and a lovely cherry and chocolate style so reminiscent of a Bordeaux red blended with a dollop of New World.

Tasting Notes:

Dark purple/red in the glass, there are blackcurrant and green pepper aromas, typical of the Cabernet Franc grape variety. Smooth, fruity and medium bodied on the palate with a spicy finish.

Specification

Vinification Our winemakers look for the best time to harvest. The grapes are then destemmed, crushed and sent to maceration for about ten weeks. This long process is ideal to extract the fruity character of the variety. Daily tastings by our experts in the cellar ensure a nice structure with supple tannins.

ABV 13.5%

Size 75cl

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Region Languedoc-Roussillon

Country France

Type Red Wine

Grapes Cabernet Franc

Genres Vegan, Vegetarian

Vintage 2020

Body Soft, fruity and smooth

Producer Marilyn Lasserre

Producer Overview Marilyn is a genuine pioneer. Since she arrived back to France in 2008, she has significantly contributed to the renewed success of Languedoc’s wines.

Closure Type Cork

Food Matches Keep it simple - a homemade lasagna would be perfect.

Press Comments Jamie Goode, Sunday Express S Magazine, May 2022: "Sweetly aromatic with redcherries and plums, and a subtle green hint, this has a lovely texture with soft fruit and just a hint of chalkiness and some spice. Very drinkable."