Winemaker Notes
A crimson robe, the nose of subtle raspberry , rhubarb, spicy and tobacco aromas. In the mouth the elegant and silky tannins bring a very feminine touch to this wine.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Attractive and expressive, the 2024 Laroque Cabernet Franc delivers juicy black cherry flavors layered with subtle herbal notes and a touch of spice. This value-driven bottling underscores why wines from Cité de Carcassonne continue to overdeliver—offering both charm and approachability in equal measure. Its supple texture and lively freshness make it a natural partner for oven-roasted porchetta, where the crackling skin and succulent meat are infused with garlic, rosemary, and thyme. The wine’s bright fruit lifts the richness, while its gentle herbal edge echoes the seasoning, creating a seamless dialogue between glass and plate. Add a side of roasted fennel or a drizzle of pan jus, and the pairing takes on an extra layer of savory depth. (Tasted: February 26, 2026, San Francisco, CA)
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James Suckling
Plums, paprika and orange rind on the nose of this crisp red. It’s medium-bodied, lightly peppery and crunchy.
Cabernet Franc, a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, is the subtler and more delicate of the Cabernets. Today Cabernet Franc produces outstanding single varietal wines across the wine-producing world. Somm Secret—One of California's best-kept secrets is the Happy Canyon appellation of Santa Barbara. Here Cabernet Franc shines as a single varietal wine or in blends, expressing sumptuous fruit, savory aromas and polished tannins.
An extensive appellation producing a diverse selection of good quality and great values, Languedoc spans the Mediterranean coast from the Pyrenees mountains of Roussillon all the way to the Rhône Valley. Languedoc’s terrain is generally flat coastal plains, with a warm Mediterranean climate and frequent risk of drought.
Virtually every style of wine is made in this expansive region. Most dry wines are blends with varietal choice strongly influenced by the neighboring Rhône Valley. For reds and rosés, the primary grapes include Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. White varieties include Grenache Blanc, Muscat, Ugni Blanc, Vermentino, Macabéo, Clairette, Piquepoul and Bourbelenc.
International varieties are also planted in large numbers here, in particular Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The key region for sparkling wines here is Limoux, where Blanquette de Limoux is believed to have been the first sparkling wine made in France, even before Champagne. Crémant de Limoux is produced in a more modern style.