Madeleine Chapitre VIII - Rue des Champs Cabernet Franc 2013

Ratings on Delectable

Paco Suro Delectable Pro

Terrific at 10 years old.

Terrific at 10 years old.

9.0

S Butterfield Delectable Pro

Sommelier Flask Fine Wines

Nice american expression. Richer body. Very soft tannin. I love the green pepper and ripe raspberry fruit. Silky finish. Yum.

Nice american expression. Richer body. Very soft tannin. I love the green pepper and ripe raspberry fruit. Silky finish. Yum.

9.3

Willie Carter

Deep, staining ruby with a wide, cherry rim. Huge and thick initially, it belies the 13.5 alcohol but never goes over the top. Blackberry, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and light oak on the nose. Round tannins with amazing acidity and a super silky mouthfeel. Milk chocolate, soft vanilla, tart cherries, and some funk on the finish. This is absolutely astounding. Super tight and closed so it needs plenty of time but you’ll be rewarded for your patience.

Deep, staining ruby with a wide, cherry rim. Huge and thick initially, it belies the 13.5 alcohol but never goes over the top. Blackberry, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and light oak on the nose. Round tannins with amazing acidity and a super silky mouthfeel. Milk chocolate, soft vanilla, tart cherries, and some funk on the finish. This is absolutely astounding. Super tight and closed so it needs plenty of time but you’ll be rewarded for your patience.

8.9

Robert Gilliam

Medium body. Slightly tannic. Chocolate. Purplish red.

Medium body. Slightly tannic. Chocolate. Purplish red.

8.8

Robert Gilliam

Chocolatey. Tannic. Hints ofncherry, but chocolate!

Chocolatey. Tannic. Hints ofncherry, but chocolate!

9.0

Scott Naylor

Great expression of can franc.

Great expression of can franc.

9.0

Maxwell Cromwell

Another great chapter in the book of Madeleine. Acid, bright red fruit, touch of tannin, and a touch of chocolate. Delicious franc

Another great chapter in the book of Madeleine. Acid, bright red fruit, touch of tannin, and a touch of chocolate. Delicious franc

8.8

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