A Bourgueil with notes of cherry, strawberry and a hint of menthol. Very fine tannin on the palate, with a delicious finish. A must-try!
Features
Estate
Catherine et Pierre Breton
Cuvée
Les Galichets
Vintage
2015
Designation
Bourgueil
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
gravel soils on the Bourgueil hillside
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
Sulfur-free, with indigenous yeasts. Alcoholic fermentation for 3 weeks, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Breeding
12 months in wooden vats
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
glossy coat
Nose
with notes of cherry, strawberry and a hint of menthol
Mouth
fine tannin and tasty finish
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with charcuterie, red meats, game and cheese...
Catherine and Pierre Breton
Bourgueil
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2018 guide) 15.5/20 (Vintage 2014) (Very good wine)
Domain rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
For more than two decades, Catherine and Pierre Breton and their son Paul have been proving that organic wines from the Touraine region can reach new heights, yet still be affordable. Their long macerations ensure that the velvety texture of all their crus complements the purity of their fruit. Cuvées de Bourgueil, which account for 10 hectares, regularly feature in our blind tastings. Trinch is a straightforward wine, and the great cuvées must be decanted 2 to 3 hours before serving to bring out the juiciness of nuits-d'ivresse, the purity of perrières and the chalky touch of clos-sénéchal. One of the Loire's most refreshing addresses, to be discovered without restraint!
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2021 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
For over twenty years, Catherine and Pierre Breton have been successfully forging their own organic wine path in Touraine. Their son Paul has joined them on the estate, and vinifies the Pierres Rousses Vouvray. The fine, soft tannins of the long macerations can be found in the delicious cuvées de soif Trinch and Avis de Vin Fort, which are low in sulfur and designed to be drunk young. The terroir wines (Clos Sénéchal, Les Perrières and Nuits d'Ivresse, made from Grand-Mont and Busardières vines), more intense, have never shown as much finesse and precision as in recent vintages, while retaining a slightly wild texture that gives them great depth. They also age very well.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.6/5
on 5 reviews
Note and review by Mme CATHERINE M. Published on 08/05/2024
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 08/11/2020
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Note and review by M. PIERRE C. Published on 11/10/2020
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Note and review by M. ANTOINE M. Published on 01/09/2019
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Note and review by M. MAXIMILIEN S. Published on 29/03/2019
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