Region: France - Loire Valley - Bourgueil
Grapes: Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 13%
Notes on the Wine
Our rosé is made from young vines grown on sandy clay soils. It is the result of a subtle blend of 2 techniques: direct pressing for the fruit and aromatic finesse, and bleeding for length and complexity on the palate. It is a versatile rosé for an aperitif or a meal. Vinification : Rosé from bleeding and pressing. Tasting : Tender & fruity Rosé. Service : Raw vegetables, charcuterie, or as an aperitif. Serve well chilled.
Notes on the Producer
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. The Bourgueil “Vieilles Vignes” hails from vines 40-80 years old, and the “Cuvée Beauvais,” from one of Bourgueil’s greatest sites, originates from the tuffeau hillsides near the domaine. Both are delicious young and outstanding when aged.
