Nose

Light fresh red / black cherry fruits.

Palate

Well balanced fresh fruit and acidity including a hint of blackcurrant and oak barrel complexity. Nice gently spicy length.

Growing Conditions

The season started with a fairly early bud burst before a late April regional frost. June was both very hot, humid and very wet followed by dry cool weather through July and August. Rain started to fall in September just prior to the first harvest. Great vigneronne skills were required to produce good wines in 2017.

Harvest

Rain started to fall in September just prior to the first harvest.

Fruit was hand selected and picked. The grape bunches was de-stemmed and lightly crushed with further deselection of unwanted berries before charging directly into stainless steel vats.

Appearance

Bright clear crimson.

Food Pairing

B1ockOne Cabernet Franc is a food friendly wine that pairs best with roast meats, baked salmon or tuna and firmer cheeses, particularly goat or yew.

Try serving chilled in summer as an aperitif.