France

One of our favorite Cabernet Francs year over year, this dark and brooding bottle from Hauts Baigneaux shows just how much structure and depth the grape can have when it's fully ripened. Dark fruited on the nose with a kiss of milk chocolate, the palate is savory and mineral without any of the overtly green elements that sometimes typify Cab Franc. The finish is long, elegant, and speaks to the classiness of these winemakers. SAVORY MINERAL DEEP BROODING ELEGANT

A dark, savory wine like the "Les Pentes" is pitch-perfect for any variety of grilled meat or veggie, although a coffee-rubbed cut of venison roasted in the oven also sounds heavenly. Enjoy with a classic roasted chicken with market veggies or a southern barbecue platter with ribs, sausages, beans, and slaw.

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