Domaine Lafouge Auxey-Duresses Rouge Lambrusco lending a seriousness you can

lending a seriousness you can chase if you wish — though the wine is almost too delicious to slow down for long

is the new-wave of Loire Cabernet Franc

“Pauillac” used to be a third wine of Lynch-Bages – fruit from those far-flung areas in Pauillac away from the main chateau

where the grapes come from

I believe this producer belongs in that top echelon of the region

Domaine Lafouge Auxey-Duresses Rouge Lambrusco lending a seriousness you canEarth kissed and quietly confident, this opens with red cherry, wild strawberry, and dried cranberry, layered with rose petal, light sous bois, and a subtle limestone warmth. The palate is medium light and composed, with savory red fruit framed by fine, powdery tannins and a steady line of acidity that keeps the wine fresh and upright. Gentle notes of oolong tea and damp stone emerge through the mid palate, carrying into a dry, balanced finish. A