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Domaine de Pallus Messange Rouge 2018
Chinon, Touraine, Loire, FranceSome believe that cabernet franc originated in the Spanish Basque country. The French pilgrims who were on their way back from the pilgrimage from Santiago de Compostela brought this wine variety into two villages, Messanges and Cap-Breton, along the way. This is how the grape travelled to the Loire, and stayed in Touraine, first appearing in the Abbey Bourgueil at Chinon in 1151. Messange Rouge is organic cabernet franc, grown at Clos de Briançon, a monopole of Domaine de Pallus, and it is made to be drunk when it is bottled. The style is juicy; the fruit is red and dressed in dried herbs with plenty of freshness. Best of all is the smooth texture that makes this very easy to sip even at a young age. Mature goat cheeses, roasted chickens, or even a Bolognese will work here. Fine value.Tasted: 09 March 2020Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $26.30 | 750ml | estimated retail, in market September 2020 |
Grape: Cabernet FrancUPC: 3770002832042
