Domaine Eric Chevalier ‘Chez Cardinal’ Cabernet Franc 2023 fronsac Young vintages can be decanted

Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 3-4 hours

it's the site that gives wine its unique essence

2016 and 2017 was also well above average vintage for Rose with rich flavours and impressive concentration and length

The wine then spent nine months in used large format French and American oak barrels to build structure whilst softening the palate and develop flavour complexity without overt extraction of oak characters

Lighter in body and weight than most

Domaine Eric Chevalier ‘Chez Cardinal’ Cabernet Franc 2023 fronsac Young vintages can be decantedAs the fourth generation to farm his familys domaine, Eric Chevalier is nothing short of a rising star winemaker in the Loire Valley. His Val de Loire cuvee accentuates classic notes of Cabernet Franc, with aromas of tobacco & green pepper, with tart red berry all over the palate.