Raspberries, brambleberries, pine cones, bay leaves and baking spices on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with silky tannins, bright acidity and a creamy texture. Polished and supple.
This is a parent grape to Cabernet Sauvignon. It most likely originates from Basque country. It is an excellent blending grape, known for making the exquisite Cheval-Blanc. Franc is a little hardier on a vine than Sauvignon, but drinks smoothly at the table.