aged seven years in french oak, this is made from cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon grapes and then fortified with six-year-old, barrel-aged cabernet franc brandy. very little is made. the experience is stellar, the dark-brown-red-hued wine opulent in red candy apple, chocolate and raspberries with ample acidity and a nuttiness to the finish. the pairing suggestion of a cigar is exactly right, though the wine will dance with nuts and cheeses or a decadent cheesecake too.
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