"A ravishing 2018 from Les Galichets that brilliantly evokes the solar concentration of the vintage through dark aromas of black fruit and spice, without tipping over into excessive illustration. Both soothing and energetic on the palate, this is a great wine for laying down at the beginning of its life". (Le Guide RVF 2024).
Features
Estate
Domaine de La Chevalerie
Cuvée
Galichets
Vintage
2018
Designation
Bourgueil
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
Cabernet Franc de 50 ans
Terroirs
Sandy-clay soils facing south/southwest
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic (Demeter)
Harvest
Manual in small boxes
Winemaking
Successive sorting before and after destemming, gentle 28-day maceration in stainless steel and concrete vats, indigenous yeast fermentation.
Breeding
8 months in 400- and 500-litre barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep, dense colour with violet highlights
Nose
Rich, complex aromatic palette of sweet spices, cherries, blackcurrants and floral notes.
Mouth
Delicious sweetness, lovely chalky structure, fine tannins, tasty, fresh finish
Serve
16-18°C in a carafe
Open
1h before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with pork filet mignon, smooth cream and old-fashioned mustard, a fine veal chop with mushrooms or poultry...
Domain de La Chevalerie
Bourgueil
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
Domaine rated (2025 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
A delightful 2018 from Les Galichets that brilliantly evokes the solar concentration of the vintage through dark aromas of black fruits and spices, without tipping over into excessive illustration. With a mouthfeel that's both soothing and energetic, this is a great wine for laying down at the beginning of its life.
About the domain :
Emmanuel Caslot and his sister Laurie continue the work of thirteen generations at this historic Bourgueil estate with love and rigor. Here, Cabernet Franc is gently vinified to express the nuances of the sand, clay and limestone terroirs of the lower, mid and upper slopes. Each label is judiciously dressed in a color that reflects the intensity and complexity of the wine: from bright red for Peu Muleau to deep purple for Grand-Mont. These absolute benchmarks of Bourgueil highlight the fine, cool austerity of Cabernet Franc, while at the same time displaying a magnificent suavity of texture. We salute the bottle ageing in the tuffeau cellars before release.
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Galichets 2018 is light for the year. Despite the ripeness and sweetness of the fruit and its soft mid-palate, it has a seductive, fresh finish that brings refreshment and line. The 50-year-old vines are to blame. It's still young, but everything is in balance in this warm vintage.
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