Domaine de la Chanteleuserie Bourgueil Cuvee Alouettes

Cabernet Franc

Vintage: 2018
Description: Tasting notes One taste of Thierry and Christine Boucard's Cuvée Alouettes ignites a craving in me for a juicy bistro burger finished with a shmear of spicy moutarde forte. Since it's similar in style and price to an easy-drinking Beaujolais Villages, you'll want to drink it chilled and, likely, in one sitting. Unlike with other quaffers, though, you can expect a little extra brawn and woodsy fruits like cassis and plum. It's pure, peppery, and perfect Cabernet Franc. Producer notes The Chanteleuserie vineyards enjoy full southern exposure on limestone and clay, with a subsoil of porous, chalky tuffeau that also provides cellars with naturally ideal aging conditions. Thierry keeps yields low and protects his harvest by bringing the grapes in quickly and keeping them cool during destemming. Temperature control continues during fermentation to preserve freshness and acidity, thereby avoiding the rude tannic bite found in some Bourgueils. The wines are later racked into foudres for additional roundness of texture and depth. The "Cuvée Alouettes," alluding to the name of the domaine, is fresh, supple, fruity, and ready to be drunk young. Technical notes 100% Cabernet Franc from 8 hectares of vines planted between 1967 and 1980.
Price: $ 20.99
Price in original currency: None

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