Les Chapaudaises emerges as a standout Cabernet Franc, seamlessly blending the vigor of dark fruit with an imposing tannic backbone. Yet, despite its robust structure, it exudes a Burgundian elegance, unraveling its finer qualities—especially its striking minerality—after a few hours of decanting. On the palate, it unfurls with silkiness, presenting a layered complexity of hedgerow fruit, spice, and a subtle smoky-tobacco essence, complemented by herbal undertones. Its velvety texture is supported by keen acidity and refined tannins, culminating in a poised, harmonious finish. Ready to delight now, it promises further evolution in the cellar, securing a place in any discerning collection.