Domaine de la Chevalerie 'Busardieres' Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 2012
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- ABOUT THE WINE: A 7.4-acre block just above the winery that grows in a thin layer of topsoil overlying hard clay (less than one foot thick) which in turn overlies solid limestone. Half of the vineyard was first planted in 1880; half in 1922, and the vines average 55 to 60 years old. This tends to be stonier, leaner and more austere than the above wines, with notable length and finesse coming out in time.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Domaine de la Chevalerie is a leading name in the Bourgueil appellation. The property lies in the commune of Restigné, directly beside Bourgueil, and has been owned by the Caslot family for 14 generations. It is currently run by Stéphanie and Emmanuel who took over the reins from their father Pierre. The 38 hectares of vineyard are certified organic and biodynamic. Winemaking is as low intervention and natural as possible, using indigenous yeasts during the gentle fermentation process, and keeping sulphites to a minimum. The wines are clean, deep, and very drinkable and cover the full spectrum from fruity, easy-drinking wines through to more complex and structured fine wines with good ageing potential. Real Wines
- COUNTRY: France
- REGION: Loire Valley
- SUB-REGION: Bourgueil
- VARIETAL: Cabernet Franc
- WINE STYLE: Red Wine
- WINEMAKER: Stéphanie Caslot
- CLASSIFICATION: Minimal Intervention, Biodynamic Farming, Minimal Sulphites
- CLOSURE: Cork
- ABV%: 12.5%
- SIZE: 750ml
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