Cabernet Franc,
from the table to the cellar.

Figeac was the spark. Cabernet Franc entered LXV through the table. Kunal was drawn to its perfume, earth, spice, and structure without heaviness. Neeta saw how naturally it moved with food: herbs, smoke, florals, pepper, and texture.

Kunal MittalFounder, LXV Wines
MESO Cabernet Franc 2023, G2N Vineyard

Start with the Cabernet Franc Study

The simplest way to understand LXV Cabernet Franc: three bottles that show the range.

  • Blanc de Franc — White Cabernet Franc
  • The Tempo — Cab Franc-forward blend
  • Reserve Cabernet Franc — Portico Hills

Add Set to Cart — $260

The Range

One grape, every expression

Sparkling Franc Sparkling Coming Soon
The Tempo Blend
Reserve Varietal
Meso Single Vineyard
Maison Mittal Grand Cru
Château Le Chatelet, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

Saint-Émilion: another dimension of Franc

In Saint-Émilion, Cabernet Franc finds another language. Limestone soils and centuries of craft bring structure, tension, and age-worthy elegance — deepening the LXV Cabernet Franc story.

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Distinguished Sites

Cabernet Franc changes meaning by site. These are the vineyards behind the range.

01
Eckert Family Vineyards
Paso Robles
High-elevation calcareous limestone and fractured shale with dramatic diurnal shifts. Bright acidity and aromatic lift.
Blanc de Franc & Sparkling
02
Portico Hills
Santa Barbara County
Own-rooted Cabernet Franc on a steep sandy limestone slope, pushing intensity and mineral expression.
03
G2N Vineyard
Willow Creek AVA
Clone 332 Cabernet Franc on calcareous marine soils. Violet aromatics and fine-grained tannin.
04
Armaa.N Estate
Willow Creek AVA
Clone 214 Cabernet Franc over buried limestone blocks, driving minerality and savory herb character.
05
Château Tour Perey
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Gravel-and-clay bench fruit yielding round tannins, tobacco leaf, and old-vine depth.
06
Château Le Chatelet
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé
Plateau limestone and clay creating dense mid-palate, fine structure, and long cellar arc.

Shop individual bottles

Blanc de Franc 2024

Blanc de Franc

White Cabernet Franc. Tropical, textured, unexpected.

Buy — $70
The Tempo 2023

The Tempo

Cabernet Franc for dinner. Savory, aromatic, table-ready.

Buy — $85
Reserve Cabernet Franc 2023

Reserve Cabernet Franc

The classic LXV expression. Perfume, depth, structure.

Buy — $100
MESO Cabernet Franc 2023

MESO Cabernet Franc

Single-vineyard. G2N, Willow Creek. More serious, more site-driven.

Buy — $150
Maison Mittal St Émilion Grand Cru 2022

Maison Mittal

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru blends. Old-world depth, new-world precision.

Buy — $175

Taste Cabernet Franc at LXV

The dedicated Cab Franc flight shows the full arc of the grape in person.

Reserve the Flight — $45

Cab Franc Masters

Founded by Neeta and Kunal Mittal, Cab Franc Masters is LXV's annual platform for Cabernet Franc education, tasting, and producer collaboration.

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