Domaine Breton
Bourgueil Trinch!
Cabernet Franc from Loire, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Domaine Breton
Catherine and Pierre Breton are the real life bon vivants vignerons of lore. They are passionate about what they do they enjoy sharing it with others and they entertain with a generosity and charm. That they make great wine with such integrity makes our appreciation of them complete. The Bretons farm eleven hectares of vines just east of Bourgueil in the village of Restigné. They produce Chinon and Bourgueil as well as a bit of Vouvray creating honest wines for both early consumption and longer aging. The Bretons first introduced biodynamic practices into their viticulture in 1994 just after receiving their organic certification in 1991. Recently they started the three-year process of seeking biodynamic certification. In fact they have become international icons for the natural wine movement in an area where the climate and soil can make organic viticulture difficult.
Description
A dark cherry-red in the glass. On the nose, scents of orange peel, liquorice and pine. Medium-bodied on the palate with an elegant acidity and balanced tannins. Sweet-edged notes of cherry and caramel. The finish is short yet snappy, making this a great food wine.
Food Pairing
Aged cheeses and lamb.