Le Macchiole

Paleo Bolgheri Cabernet Franc

9.253 ratings
9.218 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
Kevin Sidders

President VinConnect

9.0

One of my favorite wines of the world, this was a bit of a disappointment actually. Decent fruit and soft/silky texture, but lacking in complexity, power and varietal signature. I’ve loved the 09 in the past — is this a dumb phase or past peak already?

One of my favorite wines of the world, this was a bit of a disappointment actually. Decent fruit and soft/silky texture, but lacking in complexity, power and varietal signature. I’ve loved the 09 in the past — is this a dumb phase or past peak already?

Apr 25th, 2018
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.3

Powerful wine, responded well to decanting, fairly ripe and extracted, balanced by beautiful aromas and acidity. Lots of flowers and forest.

Powerful wine, responded well to decanting, fairly ripe and extracted, balanced by beautiful aromas and acidity. Lots of flowers and forest.

1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2014
Greg Gregory

Whoa. A Cab Franc pleasure palace. Lovely.

Whoa. A Cab Franc pleasure palace. Lovely.

Aug 1st, 2015
Mo Cherry

Cab Franc from Bolgheri = tasty

Cab Franc from Bolgheri = tasty

Jun 26th, 2015
Kevin Sidders

President VinConnect

9.5

Absolutely fantastic. I just love this wine and its drinking great now with tons of fruit and a silly mouthfeel. Delicious...

Absolutely fantastic. I just love this wine and its drinking great now with tons of fruit and a silly mouthfeel. Delicious...

Dec 22nd, 2014
Giampaolo Venica

Partner/Winemaker Venica & Venica

9.0

Little too Rich but always nice

Little too Rich but always nice

May 5th, 2014
Denis Roudenko

16.5/20 (92/100)

16.5/20 (92/100)

Feb 14th, 2014
Robin Cooper

Girls group January 2020

Girls group January 2020

Feb 25th, 2020
Juan Menendez

Really delicious stuff.

Really delicious stuff.

Apr 2nd, 2018
Duff Mahan

Very dry, with depth. A great bottle (’2/18)

Very dry, with depth. A great bottle (’2/18)

Feb 18th, 2018