{"product_id":"2022-le-naturaliste-cabernet-franc","title":"2022 Le Naturaliste Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp\u003ePristine Tannin | Violets | Ironstone \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Franc is the shy little sister of the Bordelaise family: aromatic, soft textured and boasting pristinely fine tannin and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decision to craft an expression of Margaret River as seen through the mode of this noble and ancient grape was an easy one, particularly when faced with fruit grown in the heart of Wilyabrup and on our quintessentially alimental gravel loam soils.  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle threads of violets, cherry blossom and fresh juniper berries serve as highlights to an ample tapestry of black plums, cacao nib and ironstone. Sheer textures of crushed granite and black cherry skin are laced with porcelain tannin and quenching natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--\/winemaker-notes_col--\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"winemaker-notes__title\"\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(189, 155, 96);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96pts Ray Jordan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"a Cabernet Franc with structure, purpose and tremendous power. So if you are used to your cabernet francs that are a little bit wimpish, this ain't one of 'em. Deep blackberry, dark plum and dark chocolate notes on the nose. A plush, quite supple palate, but one supported by a firm thread of chalky tannins and plenty of oak to keep things honest. It's a wine of great poise, with the capacity to handle some extended ageing.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"winemaker-notes__title\"\u003eALCOHOL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14% by Vol | 8.3 Standard Drinks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"winemaker-notes__title\"\u003eFOOD MATCHING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLean red meats | gamey poultry | hard cheese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"winemaker-notes__title\"\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving achieved a perfect balance, the fruit is picked, carefully destemmed and kept as whole berries for fermentation. Gently handled and pressed after 12 days on skin to 500L French oak Puncheons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"winemaker-notes__title\"\u003eMATURATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged for 14 months in 500L French Oak Puncheons, 40% of which were new. The larger barrels aid in retaining aromatics and fostering a more vibrant and primal energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"winemaker-notes__title\"\u003eCELLARING POTENTIAL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill mature gracefully for 15+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--\/winemaker-notes_col--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"btn\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/domainenaturaliste.com.au\/pages\/reviews-le-naturaliste-cabernet-franc\"\u003eView all awards \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Naturaliste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44851092816044,"sku":"750ml","price":98.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/0490\/7078\/files\/DN_LeNaturaliste_CabFrank_2021-NV_WEB-ADJUSTED.png?v=1737358012","url":"https:\/\/domainenaturaliste.com.au\/products\/2022-le-naturaliste-cabernet-franc","provider":"Domaine Naturaliste","version":"1.0","type":"link"}