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Rare blend of raspberry scented Cabernet Franc and herby, blackberry rich Syrah in this charming red from winemaking talent Jeff Carrel. Last vintage won Gold and 90 Parker points, so this wine has class. A superb silky, ripe red from the Languedoc.
Tasting notes
Silky, with floral notes and raspberry, bramble fruit
Aroma
Blueberries, blackberry, raspberries and wild herbs
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We've been working with winemaker Jeff Carrel since the 1990s. Born in Paris, he trained as a chemist, then fell in love with winemaking. His home turf and deep love is for southern France, just outside Carcassonne in fact. There vines grow at a reasonably high altitude, in a cooler climate to obtain just the ripeness Jeff is after. He is renown for being something of an eccentric, "effervescent and highly energetic, the bounciest winemaker we've ever met" said a South African colleague! He channels this energy into making great wines, as you'll taste here. No time for rules, he blends here Cabernet Franc and Syrah to create a lovely silky red, full of raspberry fruit. Great on its own or with grilled meats or a herby vegetable bake.