2022 Meso by LXV Cabernet Franc
- $150
- Maya Club
- $127.50
- Kama Club
- $112.50
$150.00
Maya Club $127.50 · Kama Club $112.50
750 ml
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Tasting Notes
Color Deep ruby color with purple hues, showcasing youth and vitality.
Nose Intensely aromatic with black cherry, cassis, and red plum. As it opens: layers of violet, bell pepper, graphite, cedar, tobacco, and earthy forest floor, complemented by sweet spices like cinnamon and clove. Also: fresh Rainier cherries, strawberries, herbs, pink peppercorn, rose petals, and vanilla.
Palate Full-bodied with harmonious balance of acidity and tannins. Ripe dark fruits: blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum. Mid-palate complexity: green peppercorn, dried herbs, and distinctive minerality from calcareous soils. Montpensier oak adds nuances of vanilla, toast, and light spicy notes enhancing texture. As it moves across the tongue: cassis, herbs de Provence, and fresh ground espresso. Long and refined finish — dark chocolate, black tea, and smokiness. Silky yet structured tannins with excellent aging potential.
Pairs with
- Charred vegetables
- grilled meats
- smoked cheeses
- Fresh herbs (rosemary
- thyme
- sage)
- mushrooms
- truffles
- root vegetables
- Caramelized onions
- roasted red peppers
- fruit-based sauces
- Dry-aged tomahawk steak
- Aged cheeses
- braised meats
- hearty stews
- Tomatoes
- balsamic vinegar
- citrus-based dressings
- Carpaccio
- herb-seasoned proteins
Critic Reviews
- Wine Enthusiast94PointsCellar Selection
Wine Enthusiast
Cellar Selection
“Red currant, plum skin, sandalwood and cedar shaving aromas entertain the nose on this bottling. The palate's core of dark cherry, blackberry and elegant elderberry are spiced with light peppercorn and framed by taut tannins that are bound to age well. Drink 2026-2040.”
Read the review → - Jeb Dunnuck94Points
Jeb Dunnuck
“A step up in purity, precision, and complexity, the 2022 Cabernet Franc Meso G2 North Vineyard (100% Cabernet Franc aged 21 months in 50% new French oak) reveals ripe red and blue fruits, graphite, crushed stone, and sappy, violet nuances. It's medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated, has ripe, building, solid tannins, beautiful purity, and a great finish. Drink 2025-2045.”
Read the review → - Decanter91Points
Decanter
“The nose reveals concentrated red fruits, cherries and strawberries, with a faint hint of pyrazines hinting at Cabernet Franc. On the palate, powerful tannins dominate, requiring at least three years to resolve and integrate fully. This bold wine demands an equally assertive food pairing, such as a dry-aged Tomahawk steak, to match its intensity. From an Indian-American-owned winery, this is sourced from the esteemed G2 North vineyard.”