This 200-case Franc (hence the small lot moniker) spends 20 months in a mix of American and French oak … the American adds the sweetness and richness, the French brings the elegance and finesse. Tobacco, black raspberry, smoked-cherry and vanilla dominate currently, it’s tight right now as the fruit and oak play their dance in bottle, but give it another 2 years and this should be a real beauty and remain so for at least a decade of more.
Price: $47.95 – Rating: ****+