Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
2019 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, rosemary-infused roasted pork loin
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from one of Washington State's most legendary sites, the JM Cellars Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Franc is a profound expression of the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. Champoux Vineyard, originally planted in 1972 as Mercer Ranch, is revered for its wind-swept, silty loam soils and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, which allow Cabernet Franc to develop intense aromatic complexity without losing its signature vibrant acidity. JM Cellars masterfully captures this terroir, crafting a wine that balances the grape's classic herbaceous notes of dried herbs and graphite with rich dark cherry and plum flavors. The old-vine heritage of Champoux lends a structured, velvety tannin profile and remarkable depth, making this a benchmark representation of Washington State's potential for world-class Cabernet Franc.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1998 by John and Peggy Bigelow, JM Cellars is an acclaimed family-owned winery nestled amidst the wooded tranquility of Bramble Bump in Woodinville, Washington, alongside their estate plantings at Margaret's Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley. Committed to sustainable, small-lot craftsmanship, the winery sources premium fruit across renowned Pacific Northwest AVAs to produce wines with balanced structure and authentic varietal character. JM Cellars is celebrated for its diverse and expressive portfolio, ranging from signature Bordeaux-style blends and single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings to vibrant Rhône varietals and small-production whites.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Franc