Anjou, France
Heady Cabernet Franc, from a young star of the Loire.
$80.00
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South of Saumur, in the hamlet of Berrie, François St-Lô makes distinctive wines, riffing on the classic grapes of the Loire Valley.
Originally a native of Normandy, François fell in love with wine whilst working in the heart of the heady Paris Wine bar scene in the 2000s.
Treated to seriously long ageing in both old casks and bottle before release, it’s suave with smokey black cherry, violets and herbal flower stems. Small scale, exceptional, silken textured Cabernet Franc.
François St-Lô has quickly become a rising star in the world of natural wine; quite a feat considering his first vintage was only in 2012. Initially learning the trade from legendary mentors like Olivier Cousin & Eric Dubois, he eventually bought his own place near Berrie, approximately 25km south of Saumur.
His place is within troglodyte caves deep in Saumur François Saint-Lô known as the Rue Des Belles Caves. Basically an ancient ruin, it had previously been used for wine production and since 2012 is being restored with the help of friends. With a labyrinth of underground caves, an almost prehistoric cellar and an 18th century wine press, François manages to make transformative, character-filled wines from a selection of old vineyards near Anjou.
With a labyrinth of underground caves, an almost prehistoric cellar and an 18th century wine press, François manages to make transformative, character-filled wines from a selection of old vineyards near Anjou.
80 year old Cabernet Franc vines grown on densely packed limestone soils. Whole bunches of grapes are given a long, cool and slow ferment.
Matured in 400l oak foudre for 2 1/2 years, then given a further 18 months bottle maturation before release.
Blend : Cabernet Franc (100%)
ABV : 13.00%
Closure : Cork
Drink Until : 2025
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So good I’m trying to get ahold of more. Highly recommend.
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Occasionally, I wonder if there really is any difference between good French wine and good Australian wine of the same price. After a couple of disappointing Loire red selections, the Bois Guyon came as a reminder of how different French wine can be. It's not just the grape, as with most, even expensive Australian wines in the same price range, it's so much else. Wonderful aromas, wonderful earthy body. This is a beauty!
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