Pierre Menard Orion Alpha Cabernet Franc 2022 Taco Tuesday with flavors of baked apple

with flavors of baked apple and preserved lemon

a lightweight frame balances a gentle fruit sweetness with a bracing line of Mosel acidity

An extremely long and gentle maceration process imparts a tender yet robust structure with broad tannins

It matures for several months in seasoned wooden foudres to permit the structural components to settle

the château has a rich history and enjoys a coveted Cru Bourgeois classification

Pierre Menard Orion Alpha Cabernet Franc 2022 Taco Tuesday with flavors of baked appleGrape: Cabernet Franc Vintage: 2022 Type: Red The Orion Alpha Cabernet Franc (100%) hails from two plots: one with younger vines, and the other with some very old vines of 65 years at the lower part of the slopes of Clos des Mailles. This marriage between young and old, between fresh vibrance and rich complexity, makes the Orion Alpha an utterly satisfying Cabernet Franc, one that will age well for many years to come! Well worth the wait, if you can