THE WINE LIST
The Cabernet Franc grape embellishes the unique flavour of Domaine Pichard’s red wines.
Hand-picked and maturing on the southern facing slopes, the Cabernet Franc grapes develop a remarkable and elegant flavour.
The Cabernet Franc brings freshness and elegance, with notes of dark chocolate, roasted coffee and eucalyptus.
Official designation: Vin de France
Year: 2016
Vintage: Bouchy
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Soil/Climate: Clay soil with large pebble stones located on a steep hillside entirely surrounded by woodland south facing the Pyrenées. Continental climate at the foothills of the Pyrenées . Massal selection of older cabernet franc
Vinification: Natural fermentation in 600 litre barrels with gentle manual punching down during 2 to 3 weeks. Aging for 18 months in old French oak barrels
Visual: Deep garnet colour, medium depth
Nose: Expressing blond tobacco, eucalyptus, liquorice, red currant, vanilla.
Tasting: Initially a delicate attack which develops powerfully with excellent tannins and a full finish.
Food for thought: Poultry, rice dishes, white meat and even fish.
Organic Labels: Certified French and European organic labels.
Alcohol : 14.0% Vol.
SHIPPING CHARGES
For deliveries in mainland France (France metropolitan) and Corsica, we charge a forfaitary shipping charge of:
- 18 € (+VAT) for any order under 300 € (including VAT)
- Free shipping for any order of 300€ (including VAT) or more.
For deliveries in any other departement (DOM TOM) of France, please contact us so we can provide a personnalized shipping charge depending on then current shipper charges and volume.
You can mix the vintages and wines in the same case but, in order to ensure delivery in the best possible conditions, we kindly ask you to respect multiples of 6 bottles per case.
Our wines are also available at WineSitting if you wish to purchase less than 6 bottles.
