Arnaud Lambert Clos Mazurique Cabernet Franc 2023

2023 Fragrant and perfumed, red and dark forest-berry fruits lead (black and red raspberry, morello cherry) with a medley of cooling herbal notes (sage, basil, thyme, tarragon) playing a supporting role. Fresh and lively with spicier undertones on the palate of green and pink peppercorn and high-toned lift of freshly grated nutmeg. Pure, fresh, inviting, the wine has juicy, cleansing acidity and very fine, silky tannins that provide an enveloping mouthfeel that is round and lush while still feeling discreet. The structure frames a beautifully pure-fruited core that delivers instant pleasure and ease. Medium-bodied, welcoming, refined. This vintage feels like it delivered all of the elements to arrive at a “textbook” expression of Mazurique. (12.5% abv) Cabfrancchronicles.com , May 2026

100% Cabernet Franc from a 3.7 ha west facing site on silty clay over Turonian limestone on the southern side of Brézé planted in 1990. 100% de-stemmed and fermented with partial whole berries with indigenous yeast in concrete tank for 5 months with a very gentle maceration using infusion and no pump overs. Very expressive and perfumed and made in pure juicy and early drinking style. Very fresh and fine with lovely light texture and very little tannin this is a perfect wine for spring and summer and early drinking. Super attractive and great drinking and refreshment even in the warmer months. Bottled un-fined and unfiltered. Producer's Note.