Cedar, red cherries and woodsy mineral notes make for a fairly complex opening. The palate is crisp, with lovely tar and leather notes framed by soft tannins that persist on the moderately long finish. An elegant choice to accompany steak.——W.E.(3/1/2009)—— 85

A well-made wine which exhibits just the right amount of firm, dry tannic Cabernet structure to go with powerful black fruits. Good acidity gives balance, but the main impression is of great, ripe fruit. ——R.V.(12/1/2004)—— 88

The 1991 Cabernet Sauvignon Collection is an austere, medium-bodied, dry wine, offering attractive herb, vanillin, spice, and curranty fruit, as well as fine purity and presence. This well-made Cabernet Sauvignon is akin to a fine mid-level Bordeaux.This is the best qualitative showing yet for these delicious, beautifully packaged wines from southern France. NOTE: Readers should keep in mind that the Collection series from Fortant de France is slightly more expensive than the regular varietal bottlings. The only Collection bottling I tasted that I cannot recommend is the 1992 Viognier Collection VDP d'Oc, which was too herbaceous and vegetal, although its texture had some appeal. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY.