\r\n\"Precise the very fine Les Perrières 2008, straightforward, chalky, built for fine cellaring\" (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Guide RVF). Les Perrières comes from vines over 70 years old, on a magnificent mid-slope clay-silica terroir. Regularity due to small yields produces a straight, chalky wine with good ageing potential. A jewel of the domaine!","Photos","Share","Features","Estate","Cuvée","Vintage","Designation","Region","Grape varieties","Terroirs","Siliceous clay on the surface, calcareous clay at depth. Bourgueil hillside. Southern exposure","Viticulture","Organic and biodynamic cultivation, no chemical fertilizers","Harvest","manual","Winemaking","in open wooden vats, with daily punching of the cap","Breeding","in 550-litre half cans from 18 to 24 months","Yes","Print card","Tasting & pairing","Eye","glossy coat","Mouth","a straight, chalky wine with good ageing potential","Serve","at 14-16°C","1 hour before","Drink from","2011","Drink before","2020","Food and wine pairing","A déguster sur des charcuteries, des viandes rouges, des gibiers, des fromages... ","Catherine and Pierre Breton","More information on","Bourgueil","Expert opinion","Bettane & Desseauve","Domaine 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 (guide 2021) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)","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 domaine, 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","2/5","out of 1 review","Note and review by M. JEAN BAPTISTE D. Published on 07/04/2018","See all reviews from this customer","Publish a comment","Background","Buy your Catherine and Pierre Breton wines at the best price on private sale!","19804 customer reviews","Free on your 1st order*.","20€","Access to sales","An expert selection","The best wines and champagnes rated by the greatest guides (Hachette, Gault Millau, La Revue du Vin de France, Bettane & Desseauve, Parker, Concours, ...).","Direct from the estates","For impeccable preservation, all the bottles of wine for sale on our site are still in the cellar of the winery or its merchant at the time of your purchase.","Wines at the best price","You always get the best price on the wines you buy on 1jour1vin , and if you find your wine cheaper on another site, we'll refund the difference.","Best prices","Secure payment","Careful delivery","Customer service","Contact","Delivery","Help/FAQ","GTC","Privacy policy","Wine news","1jour1vin Reviews","Download application","Navigation problems","Manage my cookies","Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, and should be consumed in moderation.","1jour1vin - 2024","Pierre & Catherine Breton - Les Perrières 2008"]}
Notes : RVF 16/20, Robert Parker 89-90/100 "Precise the very fine Les Perrières 2008, straightforward, chalky, built for fine cellaring" (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Guide RVF). Les Perrières comes from vines over 70 years old, on a magnificent mid-slope clay-silica terroir. Regularity due to small yields produces a straight, chalky wine with good ageing potential. A jewel of the domaine!
Features
Estate
Catherine et Pierre Breton
Cuvée
Les Perrières
Vintage
2008
Designation
Bourgueil
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Siliceous clay on the surface, calcareous clay at depth. Bourgueil hillside. Southern exposure
Viticulture
Organic and biodynamic cultivation, no chemical fertilizers
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
in open wooden vats, with daily punching of the cap
Breeding
in 550-litre half cans from 18 to 24 months
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
glossy coat
Mouth
a straight, chalky wine with good ageing potential
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur des charcuteries, des viandes rouges, des gibiers, des fromages... <br/>
Domaine 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 (guide 2021) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers 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 domaine, 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
2/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. JEAN BAPTISTE D. Published on 07/04/2018
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