Made from old Cabernet Franc vines, Les Perrières offers concentration and density, while retaining great freshness. Intense aromas of summery red fruits and spices reveal themselves with great elegance. To be cellared for several years to reach its full potential.
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Butte
Cuvée
Les Perrières
Vintage
2021
Designation
Bourgueil
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Limestone soil covered with a layer of clay, on a south-facing slope.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Perfectly matured manuals
Winemaking
Successive destemming and sorting, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in wooden and concrete vats, light pumping over and punching of the cap, vatting, malolactic fermentation.
Breeding
14 months in new barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful garnet-red colour
Nose
Charming, with intense aromas of summer red fruits and spices.
Mouth
Supple and fleshy, with perfect balance and a lingering finish.
Serve
AT 15-16°C
Open
Decant for several hours
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game dishes, meats in sauce or simmered, melting potatoes, rack of lamb...
Domain de la Butte
Bourgueil
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
Domaine rated (2025 guide) 5*Stars (Outstanding producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
About the domain :
After the death of his father, a charismatic figure in world winegrowing, Jean-Philippe Blot took up the reins alone, aided by a close-knit technical and cultural team. This is the best way to ensure the continuity of this flagship estate in the French wine world, which shines with wines that are always well-balanced, displaying great aromatic intensity and depth.
Customer reviews
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