Domaine de la Chevalerie - Bourgueil Bretêche 2015

Bourgueil|Red wine|Organic

3.6/5 (9 customers)

93/100

RVF

Cabernet Franc

mineral

finesse

red meat

duck breast

biodynamics

“Magnificently velvety on the palate, slightly more exuberant than the 2014, which was cool and slender. It will open up with energy. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2020 - RVF) This dynamic cuvée is made from young Cabernet grapes imbued with the limestone character of their hillside. A very beautiful finish, prolonged by lovely bitter notes and smoky undertones.

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Estate

Domaine de La Chevalerie

Vintage

Bretêche

Vintage

2015

Designation

Bourgueil

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

Cabernet Franc, 30 ans

Terroirs

South/southwest-facing clay-limestone 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 red color with garnet highlights

Nose

Fruity, with very pure aromas of cherries, redcurrants, and blackcurrants

Palate

Rich and full-bodied, bursting with fruit and vitality, crisp, with lovely bitter notes and smoky undertones

Serve

Decant at 16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2026-2028

Food and wine pairings

Serve with a roasted pike fillet and baby potatoes with bay leaves...

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RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2020 guide) 93/100

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:

A beautifully velvety texture, slightly more exuberant than the 2014, which was cool and slender. It will open up with energy.

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

3.6/5

based on 9 reviews