{"product_id":"francois-blanchard-perrontonic-cabernet-franc-2021","title":"FRANCOIS BLANCHARD \"Perrontonic\" Cabernet Franc 2021","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrançois Blanchard is a fifth-generation vigneron at Château du Perron in Lémeré. After years touring France as a jazz musician, he returned home and made his first vintage in 2003. He farms just four hectares organically, with a strong emphasis on biodiversity—much of the surrounding land remains wild, tended with horses and planted with vegetables and fruit trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrontonic\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from young Cabernet Franc vines (planted less than a decade ago) in the Parc du Perron parcel, where clay, limestone, and aeolian sands meet. The grapes are fermented whole-cluster for three weeks, then the wine rests in tank for a year before bottling. Minimal intervention, maximal personality—true “Boisson Vivante.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn the glass it shows vibrant red fruit (raspberry, red currant, and a touch of pomegranate) layered with earthy depth, leafy spice, and that classic Cabernet Franc savory-vegetal lift. Light spring florals and a clean mineral thread run through the mid-palate, finishing with good length and freshness. At around 13% ABV it stays lithe and drinkable while still carrying real texture and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA rare, limited natural expression of Loire Cabernet Franc—elegant yet alive, with the kind of raw, intuitive character that only comes from a winemaker who follows the vintage rather than a recipe. Excellent with charcuterie, roasted root vegetables, herb-roasted chicken, or simply on its own when you want something thoughtful and unforced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A La Carte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59450051952926,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/5266\/6398\/files\/IMG_8287.heic?v=1781222174","url":"https:\/\/alacartelaguna.com\/products\/francois-blanchard-perrontonic-cabernet-franc-2021","provider":"A La Carte","version":"1.0","type":"link"}