Cabernet Franc
Les Palennes 2020
Saint-Lô

Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc

Producer: François Saint-Lô

Region: Berrie, Loire, France

Wild Scale: 3/5

Vegan friendly wine

13% alcohol

Winemaking: Organic Cabernet Franc grapes from 70 year old vines on limestone soil were harvested by hand. 2 weeks whole bunch maceration before slow press into old oak barrels where it ages for 2 years. Bottled with no fining, filtration or added sulphur.

This Wine: Natural red wine with medium body and a silky texture of soft tannins.  Blackberry, plum and blackcurrant fruit dominates with no flavours of oak but a long, savoury finish. Plenty of finesse. Ready to drink now but will age very well. Best served with food

Notes on the Winemaker: Francois is part of a collective in a small village called Berrie (not far from Saumur) who have looked to restore buildings in their hometown and breathe new life into the surroundings by creating a community of natural winemakers. He is uncompromising in his approach to the craft and avoids using sulphur at any stage as he believes it limits the potential of his wines.