Les Quatre Piliers Grande Cuvee Cabernet Franc 2020 750ml

Les Quatre Piliers "Grande Cuvée" Cabernet Franc 2020 is an elegant and distinctive French red wine produced by Domaine Les Quatre Piliers in the Loire Valley. Made from 100% Cabernet Franc, this premium single-vineyard expression showcases the depth, purity and refined character of old-vine Cabernet Franc from the Touraine appellation.
The wine comes from the prestigious Au Dessus de Vitré vineyard, home to some of the domaine's oldest Cabernet Franc vines, averaging approximately 70 years of age. The vineyard features distinctive red clay and limestone soils, with vines reaching deep into the underlying Turonian limestone bedrock. This terroir contributes concentration, aromatic complexity and a pronounced mineral character.
The grapes undergo an extended maceration of approximately 22 days, allowing a gradual extraction of flavour, colour and fine tannins from the skins. Gentle pressing separates the free-run juice from the press wine, with the two components matured separately. The wine is aged for approximately 18 months in previously used 228-litre oak barrels from Château Mangot before bottling without fining or filtration.
The resulting wine is beautifully expressive, revealing concentrated dark fruit, fresh floral aromas and subtle earthy nuances. Its silky texture, refined tannins and vibrant acidity create an elegant balance between richness and freshness, complemented by a distinctive mineral and slightly saline finish.
With its combination of old-vine concentration, careful winemaking and distinctive Loire Valley terroir, Les Quatre Piliers Grande Cuvée 2020 is an excellent choice for Cabernet Franc enthusiasts, fine dining and premium French wine collections.

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Deep ruby red with dark garnet and violet reflections.

Nose:
Expressive and refined with aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry, dark plum and red berries, accompanied by floral notes, subtle herbs and delicate earthy nuances.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied, silky and beautifully textured with concentrated dark fruit, juicy cherry and blackberry flavours. Fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity provide structure and elegance, while subtle mineral and savoury characteristics add complexity.

Finish:
Long, refined and persistent with lingering dark fruit, delicate floral nuances and a distinctive mineral and lightly saline finish.