Fruit
Earth
Acid
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This is an exceptional window into the sheer kinetic energy of low-intervention Cabernet Franc from the central Loire Valley. Conceived by the pioneering Boisard brothers, this cuvée acts as a masterclass in structural agility by eschewing the heavy extraction and dense, austere tannins historically tied to the Bourgueil appellation. Instead, it leans unapologetically into a bright, "crunchy" glou-glou dimension, driving a high-toned, primary flavor profile of tart bramble fruit, wild cherry, and distinct pyrazinic cracked-pepper notes that seamlessly align with modern natural wine parameters.
On the technical side, the 2023 vintage highlights the precision of pure, non-extractive vinification during a highly rated, ripe Loire growing season. The Boisards exploit the natural, unmanipulated balance of their biodynamically farmed ecosystem to present a raw, unadorned expression of the variety that is medium-bodied, remarkably juicy, and incredibly vibrant. For geeks tracking structural tension and clean, low-to-zero-sulfur winemaking, this bottling masterfully pairs lively, mouth-watering acidity with fine-grained, silken tannins, redefining classical Touraine Cabernet Franc with immense drinkability.
Country
France
Sub-Region
Bourgueil
Region
Loire
Varieties
Cabernet Franc
Farming
Organic
Soil
2-hectare plot in Bourgueil composed of shallow alluvial deposits and river sediments lying just 20 to 30 centimeters deep, allowing the 10-to-30-year-old vines.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested, undergo a spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled vats, and are vinified with zero inputs—save for a tiny touch of sulfur at bottling.