Domaine de L'ecu Mephisto (Cabernet Franc) - 2015 (750ml) Pappy Van Winkle and medium-long finish

and medium-long finish

this blend of cabernet sauvignon

then blended together to create a very elegant

but the 60% ABV makes this hard to handle

lingering finish of this Rioja style wine

Domaine de L'ecu Mephisto (Cabernet Franc) - 2015 (750ml) Pappy Van Winkle and medium-long finish100% Cabernet Franc grown in the western Loire valley. This site has been farmed organically since 1975 and certified Biodynamic 1998. Fermented and aged in amphora for two years and bottled without any added sulphur. Energetic red fruit aromas of sour cherry, rosehip, with hints of florals. In the mouth this is fine grained, long and zesty with fresh acid. It drinks more like an elegant, cool climate Pinot Noir, without any of the expected herbal