2017 Marquis de Lafayette
This wine is a classic expression of the Cabernet Franc grape. Rich color and aro-mas redolent of dark cherry and spices signal an exceptionally well balanced wine that carries those aromas directly onto the pallet.
Color: Ruby
Aromas: Dark cherry and sawdust
Taste: Dark cherry and leather.
Aged 17 months French oak.
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Franc |
| Varietal Composition | 90% Cabernet Franc
7% Petit Verdot
3% Merlot |
| Appellation | Loudoun County, VA |
| Vineyard | Breaux Vineyards - T, X & L Blocks |
| Harvest Date | 09/08/2017 |
| Acid | 5.6 mg/L |
| PH | 3.90 |
| Aging | 17 months French oak |
| Residual Sugar | 0% |
| Alcohol | 13.80% |
| Wine Style | Dry - Off Dry Red |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 03/13/2019 |
| Cases Produced | 837 Cases + 10 Bottles |
Silver - 2020 Virginia Governor's Cup
2017 Virginia Commercial Grape Report Season Summary
Virginia’s 2017 growing season was characterized by unusually high temperatures. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Virginia’s statewide temperate average was 57.3 degrees – making 2017 the state’s fourth-warmest year since 1895.
Overall, Virginia’s precipitation was a bit lower than average causing occasional flare-ups of dry conditions across the state which also contributed to a bumper crop statewide.
Yield per acre for this year's respondents was 23% higher than for 2016 respondents. Part of this increase is due to low yields last year, however 2017 reported yields were also 14% higher than 2015 respondents, a near normal year.
The unusually high temperatures and lower than average precipitation throughout the year gave bountiful harvests to many growers across the state.
