Serve with a slight chill and share only with people you really
This is an especially aromatic
typically a few months in stainless steel
followed by bottle aging for full maturity
The finish is exceptionally long and precise
Ampeleia 16 File Cabernet Franc 2020 Carignan Blanc Serve with a slight chill95 points Vinous Media The 2020 16 File, 100% Cabernet Franc, is another stellar wine from Ampeleia. As the name states, it emerges from a 16 row parcel, in this case from deep soils rich in schist. The 2020 captures a striking mix of aromatic depth and Franc fruit, all framed by super polished tannins. Dark red plum, leather, dried flowers, spice, new leather and sweet pipe tobacco all soar from the glass. A mesmerizing, complex wine, the 16 File is