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Varietal:  100% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol: 12.5%

The Galuches lieu-dit is an ancient river bed of the Loire. The name of parcel derives from the presence of gravel. According the records from the era, vines were already well established in this sector by the 1830s. The Cabernet Francs ripens very well in the domaine’s 10 hectare holding on a sand and gravel soil. The Galuches is always among the first site to be picked because the soil warms up quickly and drains very well. The wine is very aromatic and is noted for its bouquet of violets, followed by lush and supple dark berry/cherry fruit.

Reviews: ”Very fresh and racy, displaying a great core of black cherry, cherry pit, bitter orange and sweet tobacco, all held together by lots of chalky minerality. A nice briar twinge completes the finish. Drink now through 2014. 500 cases imported. – JM”  90 pts, Wine Spectator

“Here’s a delicious, simple, easy-going cabernet franc from the Loire that benefits from the generous warmth of 2009 vintage. The flavours are all red berry-raspberry-strawberry, while acids remain sharp, tannins light but firm and finish above average. A classic picnic wine, to be served with a slight chill. Tasted June 2011. Value Rating: **1/2.” (John Szabo, Master Sommelier, Wine Align)