Cave de Saumur "Les Vignoles" Saumur Champigny 2005

Deep purple.

Vinturi - earth, black fruit, savory nut nose has nice lift.

Intensely flavored middle-weight exhibits no obvious oak influence. Shows a crushed blackberry/orange/mineral character throughout. This rocks. Mineral chew coats the front teeth. Subtle, perfumed, finish shows an iron note late.

Day 3 - Now showing a red pepper coulis aspect as well. Deeper too. This is FK and built to age (and improve) for years.
Joke $$.

$23. 100% Cabernet Franc. From Frank Lietzau importer and retailer in Tucson.