Cabernet Franc explored
A plethora of information about Cabernet Sauvignon's parent, in France. Above, a row of old Cabernet Franc vines at Ch Jean Faure just after flowering.
Tuesday, 20 June 2023
Ch Jean Faure is a St-Émilion grand cru classé with 65% of the vineyard planted to Cabernet Franc and on 8 June held a symposium dedicated to the variety. Organised by Olivier Decelle and Marie-Laure Latorre, respectively owner and manager of the 18-ha (44-acre) estate, the event was designed to offer a platform for a wide-ranging discussion of this mercurial variety. ‘There’s plenty of opportunity to exchange ideas on terroir, organics or Merlot but very little...
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