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Catherine et Pierre Breton Les Perrières Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 1996
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Lee Pitofsky 
To pair with duck. In a great spot.
To pair with duck. In a great spot.
9.4
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Excellent example of Loire Cabernet Franc’s aging potential. Nineteen ninety-six was a cold year, harvested in October (this vineyard is now harvested three weeks earlier, in September). Garnet, with aromas and flavors of leather, baked tomato and plum. Supple and elegant in the mouth, the tannins perfectly framing the fruit, along with attractive baked plum, licorice, espresso, tobacco and a long, smoky finish. Possibly pushing past its glory days, but still has some life and verve left. (Jason Wilson, Vinous, July 2020)
Excellent example of Loire Cabernet Franc’s aging potential. Nineteen ninety-six was a cold year, harvested in October (this vineyard is now harvested three weeks earlier, in September). Garnet, with aromas and flavors of leather, baked tomato and plum. Supple and elegant in the mouth, the tannins perfectly framing the fruit, along with attractive baked plum, licorice, espresso, tobacco and a long, smoky finish. Possibly pushing past its glory days, but still has some life and verve left. (Jason Wilson, Vinous, July 2020)
9.3
Joshua Thomas
Wine Director/Sommelier Prospect Restaurant SF
Delicious, not over the top green.. Plum, black berry, pine needles, black tea, dust, slight funk. Very interesting
Delicious, not over the top green.. Plum, black berry, pine needles, black tea, dust, slight funk. Very interesting
9.1Rachel Voorhees
More Somm Star love
More Somm Star love
9.1Ed Thralls
Owner/Winemaker Thralls, Director Flowers Winery,
Loire Cab Franc au naturale
Loire Cab Franc au naturale
10
Josh Orr
Boo ya that is delicious stuff. Les Perrieres 1996
Boo ya that is delicious stuff. Les Perrieres 1996
10
Yianni Stone
Forward acidity, tangy red fruits, bramble, wet leaves, sous bois, subtle clove
Forward acidity, tangy red fruits, bramble, wet leaves, sous bois, subtle clove
Jonathan Pytko
Dirt, and herbs. A prime time to drink. Great experience with this aged bottle,
Dirt, and herbs. A prime time to drink. Great experience with this aged bottle,
9.6
Gillian Robb
What pure, beautiful varietal character. A real treat.
What pure, beautiful varietal character. A real treat.
9.9Max Mackinnon
'96 best of the three that night
'96 best of the three that night
9.2
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