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Domaine de la Chevalerie - Bourgueil Galichets 2017

Bourgueil|Red wine|Organic

3.7/5 (16 customers)

90/100

RVF

Cabernet Franc

spicy

round and supple

filet mignon

biodynamics

value for money

“A fine Bourgueil”

“Appetizingly round, with its flavors always gently drawn out.” (Le Guide RVF 2021) This cuvée, from the Les Galichets vineyard, displays a complex aromatic palette of sweet spices and fruit notes (cherries, blackcurrants), with meaty and briny undertones. The tannins are fine and elegant, and the finish is savory, tender, and well-rounded.

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Estate

Domaine de La Chevalerie

Vintage

Galichets

Vintage

2017

Designation

Bourgueil

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

Cabernet Franc, 50 ans

Regions

South/southwest-facing sandy-clay soils in the village of Restigné

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic (Demeter)

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Successive sorting before and after destemming, followed by gentle maceration for 30 days in stainless steel and concrete tanks

Livestock farming

Aged for 8 months in 400- and 500-liter barrels

Alcohol content

12,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A deep, rich color with purple highlights

Nose

A rich and complex bouquet of sweet spices, cherries, blackcurrants, meaty notes, and briny undertones

Palate

Delicate tannins, a savory finish, softness, and roundness

Serve

Serve at 16–18°C in a decanter

Open

30 minutes before

Drink before

2025+

Food and wine pairings

Serve with pork tenderloin, creamy sauce, and whole-grain mustard; a nice veal chop with mushrooms; or poultry...

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Wine rated (2021 guide) 90/100

Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

Unfortunately, this 2017 vintage has a slight animal note. It nevertheless retains an appealing roundness, with its fruit still gently extracted.

About the estate:

Emmanuel Caslot and his sister Laurie carry on the work of thirteen generations with love and dedication at this historic estate in Bourgueil. Here, Cabernet Franc is vinified with great care to subtly express the terroirs of sand, clay, and limestone found on the lower, middle, and upper slopes. Each label is thoughtfully adorned with a color that reflects the wine’s intensity and complexity: from bright red for the Peu Muleau to deep purple for the Grand-Mont. These iconic Bourgueil wines highlight the refined, cool austerity of Cabernet Franc while embodying a magnificent smoothness of texture. Let us commend the bottle aging in tuffeau cellars prior to release.

Customer rating

3.7/5

based on 16 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 08/18/2023

Cabernet Franc enthusiasts who have been patient will be charmed by the old vines of this 2017 vintage, which produce a pure, straightforward wine, supported by a delicate, silky tannic structure that clearly reveals the limestone brilliance of the tuffeau. It exhibits a certain restraint, dominated by aromas of tart red fruits and spices, with a subtle hint of oak. The finish is drawn out by a sustained minerality. Still capable of aging well. Rating: 3.5. Light and fresh, this mature 2017 Galichets was served at 16°C after 2 hours of aeration, paired with roast veal in a sauce of wild mushrooms.