2019 Domaine de L'R "La Familia" Valdegrulla Chinon Rouge

Region: Loire, France (Chinon)Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc Tasting Notes: Beautiful garnet color. The nose is slightly green, with wafts of smokey tobacco, and liquorice balanced by vanilla and blueberry aromas. This wine has a savory taste of wet wood, dark fruit, chocolate and light spice. Although the flavor is lush the mouthfeel remains light, resulting in a pleasant well-balance cabernet franc that will pair well with many fall dishes.Pairing: This cabernet franc pairs well with braised meats, roast chicken, and game hens, sharp fetas and bleu cheeses as well as tangy bries. This Spice-Rubbed Braised Brisket by Susan Spungen would be a perfect fit! About: Relegated to moderate obscurity in modern times, Cabernet Franc is in fact the proud parent of the attention-hogging Cabernet Sauvignon (after an illicit affair with Sauvignon Blanc a hundred-odd years ago). Cabernet Franc has remained close to its roots in France, enjoying small pockets of popularity primarily in the Loire Vall