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Frances Loire Vally is home to many of my most-cherished whites, like Sancerre and Vouvray, but lately Ive been on a kick for the reds, especially Cabernet Franc. Breton is one of my favorite producers and this lineup of 2009s did not disappoint. These are medium-bodied wines with some tannin but have moderate alcohol and oak influence. They may be the ultimate food wines; I could see enjoying Loire Cab Francs with everything from salmon to chicken to pork to beef toyou get the picture. Extremely versatile, theyre the Swiss Army Knife of red wines.
My favorite of the lot, pictured on the left, was La Dilettante. It actually undergoes carbonic maceration, the process which makes Beaujolais so damn gulpable and thirst-quenching. I find myself wishing it was July and I had a slightly chilled glass of this delightful Cab Franc, while sitting under the shade of an umbrella, eating burgers and dogs. (YES!) I cant think of a wine thats more fresh or fun than this charmer.
But since summer is long gone and were approaching the second half of November, Id say Loire Cab Franc deserves a place at your Thanksgiving table. I have a few more Turkey Day selections that Ill detail in an upcoming, ubiquitous post that will be delivered with aplomb, enthusiasm, and vigor!
So what wines do you feel are underrated?