Description
Cabernet Franc finds its historic home in the Loire Valley, especially around the town of Chinon. Grown on limestone and gravel soils along the Loire River, the wines are known for elegance and structure rather than weight. Olga Raffault’s Les Picasses comes from one of Chinon’s top vineyard sites, offering classic Cabernet Franc notes of red fruit, graphite, herbs, and earthy complexity, supported by refined tannins and excellent aging potential. —Armando, Sparrow W&L Co.