Le Macchiole

Paleo Bolgheri Cabernet Franc

9.323 ratings

9.24 pro ratings

Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy

Cabernet Franc

Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison

Top Notes For

Fabio Franchella

9.5

Nach etwa 9 jahren, jetzt die letzte flasche geöffnet. Hatte etwas angst dass er weit über das trinkfenster hinaus ist….war aber nicht so! Bleibt einer meiner lieblingsweine…in moderat heissen jahren.

Nach etwa 9 jahren, jetzt die letzte flasche geöffnet. Hatte etwas angst dass er weit über das trinkfenster hinaus ist….war aber nicht so! Bleibt einer meiner lieblingsweine…in moderat heissen jahren.

Sep 12th, 2025

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2005 vintage. Decanted with some sed and tasted over the course of two hours. Nice nose. Chunky finish that found a bit of finesse as time went on. Solid but unspectacular. 3.3.24.

2005 vintage. Decanted with some sed and tasted over the course of two hours. Nice nose. Chunky finish that found a bit of finesse as time went on. Solid but unspectacular. 3.3.24.

Mar 4th, 2024

9.4

Wonderful 2005 vintage- great way to celebrate our 40th anniversary.

Wonderful 2005 vintage- great way to celebrate our 40th anniversary.

Mar 21st, 2021

9.3

Took about 2 hours to really open up in the decanter and then all the fruit came out of nowhere.

Took about 2 hours to really open up in the decanter and then all the fruit came out of nowhere.

Mar 27th, 2020

9.0

Too much vanilla...needs more time

Too much vanilla...needs more time

Feb 8th, 2020

9.5

Smooth and rich

Smooth and rich

Aug 9th, 2018

8.9

Good, but about done...

Good, but about done...

Jun 22nd, 2018

9.2

This wine will last many more years. A big ripe wine but nice balance. 2005 vintage October 2017.

This wine will last many more years. A big ripe wine but nice balance. 2005 vintage October 2017.

Oct 27th, 2017

9.4

Great balance, excellent.

Great balance, excellent.

Aug 6th, 2016

Fabio Franchella

9.7

Just fantastic! 10 years and seems still young

Just fantastic! 10 years and seems still young

Apr 2nd, 2015