Chanteleuserie Bourgeuil Alouettes 2024 (750ml) Brunello di Montalcino

Chanteleuserie Bourgeuil Alouettes 2024 (750ml) Brunello di MontalcinoDepending on vintage and terroir, Cabernet Franc shows so many personalities in the Loire Valley that its thrilling to check in every year and sample the grape variety across several villages, from Saumur to Chinon. This cuve comes from Bourgueil on the northern bank of the Loire River, an appellation that can produce serious, age worthy Cabernet Franc. This bottling, though, is the ultimate bistro or picnic Bourgueil, a red that radiates joy and

Complex and expressive nose

near the border with Spain in the Côtes Catalanes region of France

Grenache dominates 62% of the vineyards and the average vine age is over 40 years old

only making itself known on the finish

the vineyard receives ample exposure to the sun and imparts to this vintage generosity and a good structure whose intensity is felt even in its aroma

The 2018 Oublie checks in as 40% Grenache and 30% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre brought up in a mix of new and used French oak

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Rich ruby red colour

it is soft-spoken with lovely plush tannins and good density

Soft and approachable with dark cherry and vanilla aromas

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38% Cabernet-Sauvignon