Not since the very first vintage of this wine back in 2006 has winemaker Frederic Picard been able to match the purity of Sauvignon Blanc freshness that seems to permeate this wine. Nose is grassy and pink grapefruit, which follows into the mouth with grapefruit and lime pith keeping it dry along with a zesty finish worthy of a summer day on the patio. The real surprise here is that not a drop of Sauvignon Blanc is used, it’s purely 100% Cabernet Franc … Incredible. How does he do that? Price: $19.00 – Rating: ****+