Bourgueil

Annual Production: Approximately 65 000 hl / 1,717,118 gallons, mostly red but including 4% rosé wines.

Grape Variety: Red and Rosé: Cabernet Franc; called Breton locally. Up to 10% Cabernet sauvignon is also permitted in a blend.

Tasting notes

Red Appearance: strong purple colour Nose: Very aromatic with intense notes of cherry, strawberry and violet for gravel soil wines; raspberry, blackberry and spices, evolving to notes of leather and roast meat for the clay soils. Flavors: Light to fruity to, dense and meaty. Long lasting and well balanced taste with elegant tannins and a touch of acidity.

Rosé Appearance: Deep pink. Nose: Fresh fruit. Flavours: light fruity, structured and fresh

Serving suggestions gravel soil wines Temperature: 13-16°C Dishes: white meats (veal, chicken, turkey),fish and cheese.

Serving suggestions clay soil wines Temperature: 13-16°C Dishes: red meat and game. Cheese.

Serving suggestions rosé wines Temperature: 8-10°C Dishes: salads and other summer dishes.

Storage Rosé: drink young and fresh. Gravel soil wines: 2-5 years. Clay soil wines: best after 5 years.