Maison NoireCabernet Franc
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The Cabernet Franc of the Maison Noire is in the top 0 of wines of Hawke's Bay.
Details and technical informations about Maison Noire's Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Ansonica
Structured and full-bodied dry whites with a pale golden colour, broad palate and moderate acidity, with signature aromas of almond (hallmark), yellow fruit (pear, peach, apricot), white flowers and saline marine notes. A sunny Mediterranean profile. Pillar of dry Sicilian whites and traditional Marsala, also signing the Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario DOC in Tuscany and the island of Elba. An indigenous white variety from Sicily (known as Inzolia).
Informations about the Maison Noire
The Maison Noire is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Hawke's Bay to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Hawke's Bay
Reference for great New Zealand reds, warm maritime climate (2,200 h of sun). Bordeaux blends on Gimblett Gravels: round, fruity Merlot (plum, ripe cherry), firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar), perfumed Cabernet Franc. Signature northern-Rhône-style Syrah: peppery and floral (violet, blackberry, black olive), fine tannins. Structured, mineral Chardonnay.
The wine region of North Island
New Zealand's North Island, warmer and more varied than the South Island. Bordeaux varieties and Pinot Noir as signatures. Merlot in Hawke's Bay as a supple red with notes of plum, ripe cherry, fresh herbs and a spicy touch, round tannins — blended with Cabernet and peppery Syrah. Fine Pinot Noir in Wairarapa/Martinborough (cherry, undergrowth).
The word of the wine: Wooded
A set of aromas brought about by ageing in barrels (usually oak). This can be pleasant when, in small doses, it brings a touch of spice, roast or vanilla to an already constructed ensemble. When the violent woodiness dominates the wine, it is quickly tiring. Easily identifiable aromatically, it is sought after (to the point of abuse) by the makers of coarse wines. New World manufacturers and, alas, some French winemakers use oak chips to impart the woody taste, which is tantamount to artificial flavoring.
