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Laroque Cabernet Franc Carcassonne 2021

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    90 Points - James Suckling "Plums, strawberries, pink peppercorns and grilled herbs on the nose. Juicy with a tasty balance of fruit and savory elements. Medium to full body. Sleek tannins."

    LAROQUE CABERNET FRANC 2021 
    IGP Cité de Carcassonne 
    — Background —  
    Laroque is made from vineyards planted in the ancient region of Carcassonne that 
    produce an extraordinary and unique wine made from 100% Cabernet Franc. 
    Laroque (from the latin roqua) derives its name from the Menhirs (a single 
    standing stone that dates back to the middle of the Bronze Age like Stonehenge) 
    which are found around Carcassonne.  The city of Carcassonne is famous all over 
    the world for its medieval city and the Canal du Midi, both classed as World 
    Heritage sites by UNESCO.  Situated between the Pyrenees to the south and the 
    Black Mountains to the north, Carcassonne enjoys a privileged climatic position 
    where the excesses of the Mediterranean climate are tempered by the softness of 
    the Atlantic. This results in sunny, hot, dry days, but very cool nights.  This 
    extraordinary harmony in nature creates wines that are fresh, fruity, elegant, rich 
    and balanced.  Laroque Cabernet Franc is an easy-drinking wine that combines the 
    structure, minerality, and dusty rose characteristics of Cabernet Franc with the 
    lively, fruitiness of wines from the south of France.  
    — Viticulture —  
    • 100% Cabernet Franc 
    • Clay and limestone soils. 
    • Terroir of Carcassonne is characterized by hillside vineyards with double 
    climatic influences and two alternating winds; 
    • Average age of vines is 25 years. 
    • Density of 4500 to 5000 vines/hectare. 
    • Environmentally friendly viticulture. 
    • Royat cordon system of pruning. 
    • High canopies for better quality grapes and yield management.  
    • Mechanical working of the soils with debudding to limit production. 
    — Winemaking —  
    • After harvest, grapes are destemmed and then pressed gently in a pneumatic 
    press. 
    • Cold settling (allowing the wines to settle before racking and fermentation). 
    • Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks between 15 and 
    18°C for 21 days. 
    • Fermentation with fresh oak to enhance aromas and to give structure to the 
    wine. 
    • Sur lies aging for 5 months. 
    • Wines are fined and filtered prior to bottling. 

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    Laroque Cabernet Franc Carcassonne 2021