Dark garnet core, brilliant clarity in the glass. Intense, effusively luscious flavors of ripe red berries with caramelised notes of fig, cherry, and plum, elegantly woven together in barrel. Long-finishing and tannically vivid, yet with a remarkably soft palate. Pair with braised veal, Tagliolini with breast of duck ragu or roasted lamb with rosemary and garlic.
Blend: 90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot
92 James Suckling Tilled earth, licorice and cherry aromas before a silky and propulsive mid-weight palate that shows peppercorns and spices. Currants, cherries, blood oranges and caraway in the mineral finish. Terrific drive and focus, and a great value. Drink or hold.
90 Wine Enthusiast Enveloping on the palate, with supple fruit, Barboursville Cabernet Franc Reserve 2023 delivers an enticing rendition of the grape. Cassis and black plum are pervasive on the nose and palate. The fruit is ripe and baked. Tannins are approachable and the acidity, lively. The structure of the wine broadens its presence. Balsamic emerges in the finish. The finish is reminiscent of an Italian style with its balsamic finish. Drink now.
