This entry-level Cab Franc from this excellent producer is very tasty. About the only good thing that can be said about global warming is that it's made a huge difference for Loire reds. The Loire is about as cool a climate as Cab Franc can stand. In the 70s and 80s, these wines typically sucked. Except in the hottest vintages, they were usually weedy, sharp, thin, and generally unfriendly. But in the 2000s, with all the warm summers, they've started to shine. Of course, it helps that there are a lot more serious, careful, minimalist wine growers now, but I can't help thinking that none of that would matter if it weren't for warmer summers. Anyway, this is very user-friendly.Dark black ruby color with great clarity. Classic Chinon nose of black cherry extract, loads of minerals, with a streak of machine oil and licorice. Light in the mouth yet with a lot of flavor, it's bone dry and has crisp acids. Lively dry black cherry extract fruit in the mouth, with dried forest underbrush and some nice minerality. Medium bodied. Drink over the next 1-2 years. It's an excellent warm-weather red because it's not tiring at all to drink. B+. Got this on sale from Zachys.con for $14 and change, making it an excellent bargain. Imported by Massanois Imports (a Franck's Signature wine).
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