2017 Laroque Cabernet Franc, Cité de Carcassonne

A return to our list of this fabulous, aromatic 100% Cabernet Franc red from Carcassonne, grown on slopes close to the city walls. Colour is bright purple, with attractive black fruit and floral aromas. A supple wine, it has good fruit and an alluring, dusky rose character. Fine, gentle tannins bring a freshness to the clean and satisfying finish.