Frédéric Mabileau ‘Les Racines’ 2018 Size::1 Bottle when Giacomo Rocca began bottling

when Giacomo Rocca began bottling his wine in demijohns

pink grapefruit and violets

this wine captures intense minerality

the Domaine de l'Ile Porquerolles Rosé 2019 offers us first notes of barley sugar which are seductive

but good balancing acidity

Frédéric Mabileau ‘Les Racines’ 2018 Size::1 Bottle when Giacomo Rocca began bottlingBourgueil Les Racines is made from 100% Cabernet Franc grown on clay and gravel soils. The 1 ha plot was planted by Frederics Grandfather and the average age of the vines is now 47 years. It is an effortlessly silky wine with amazing purity and finesse. Tasting notes: There is a distinct floral note to the wine along with dark fruit, damson and cassis notes. Cedar and sandalwood notes follow which are perfectly integrated and balanced with the fruit.