Classic cabernet franc aromas include black cherry, plum, raspberry, green peppercorns, and a little earth note. The palate is similar to the nose, but builds from this red frame adding sundried tomato, pine needles, and red currant flavors in this medium-bodied beauty. 

From the Producer: 100% Cabernet Franc. Like the more renowned Les Picasses, Les Peuilles is a lieu-dit close to the village of Beaumont-En-Véron, but it is to the south of town, closer to the Vienne river. It is a plateau rather than a hillside and features soils of clay and flint rather than limestone. The fruit is organically farmed and hand-harvested and destemmed without crushing. The whole berries are fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tank, with a shorter maceration compared to that of Picasses. Aging takes place in 70-hectoliter oak and chestnut foudres for 6-12 months, with another year or two in bottle before release. 

Charcuterie, Cheese, Chicken/Turkey, Duck, Ham, Mushrooms, Pizza, Pork, Roasted Root Vegetables, Tomato Sauce