The 2016 LMV Salon is a blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and it was firing on all cylinders. With perfumed notes of plum, currants, violets and spring flowers, it shows the change in style of the estate with a medium-bodied, elegant, crisp, yet balanced style on the palate. Brought up in 60% new French oak, it too is going to need bottle age.

The 2016 LMV Salon is just as compelling from bottle as it was from barrel. Rose petal, mint, sweet red cherry and espresso open up in a very pretty, aromatically expressive wine. Cabernet Franc takes the leading role in the LMV Salon in 2016, and that comes through very nicely here. Bright, vibrant and full of character, the 2016 hits all the right notes. What a gorgeous wine it is. (AG)

With 53% Cabernet Franc taking the lead in concert with 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is an herbal, earthy wine from the producer's estate, showing sage, cedar and pencil shavings. Old school and classic in approach, it has weight and breadth, with moderate underlying acidity, grippy tannin and a show of oak. *Cellar Selection* (VB)