Domaine de la Chevalerie - Bourgueil Galichets 2018

A delightful 2018 from Les Galichets that brilliantly captures the vintage’s solar intensity through dark aromas of black fruit and spices, without ever veering into excessive expression. With a mouthfeel that is both soothing and energetic, this is a great wine with aging potential that is just beginning its journey.

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, smooth texture. Let’s commend the bottle aging in tuffeau stone cellars prior to release.

The 2018 Galichets is light for its vintage. Despite the fruit’s ripeness and sweetness and its soft mid-palate, it has a crisp, fresh finish that brings a sense of refreshment and structure. This is thanks to the 50-year-old vines. It is still young, but everything is in balance in this warm vintage.