Vignoble de la Jarnoterie 2014 L’Elegante (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil)

Country: France / L’Elegante
Variety: Cabernet Franc Loire Valley
Winery: Vignoble de la Jarnoterie / Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

This wine has classic smoky fruit, with a delicious layer of ripe raspberry flavors. It is is stalky, although that is a function of youth rather than underripe fruit. It needs time to fill out, so drink from mid-2016. Think about serving it lightly chilled.