Lame Delisle Boucard Bourgueil 'Vieilles Vignes' 2023

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Lame Delisle Boucard Bourgueil 'Vieilles Vignes' 2023Lam Delisle Boucards Vieilles Vignes is pure Cabernet Franc exclusively from vines over 40 years of age in the commune of Ingrandes de Tourainepart from the sandy gravel terraces of the lieu dit Louys, and part from hillside plantings in the clay limestone of Mont Sigou. This cuve undergoes alcoholic fermentation in tronconic oak casks with a 10 day maceration, then spends a year in large, very old 25 hectoliter foudres. Invitingly ripe on the nose

After fermentation in cuve

and a mineral core of incredible depth

with the other 20% a combination of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

across the Route Nationale on gravelly soils of clay and limestone

wines are bottled unfiltered

unfined and unfiltered

“Les Foux” is a méthode traditionnelle sparkling rosé comprised of 100% Cabernet Franc from 30-year-old vines surrounding their 16th century chateau in the village of Thouars

but an underlying sense of freshness promises a harmonious future

The wines are stirred minimally and 100% malo is achieved

A step up in oxidative complexity from the Chardonnay above

Curated by Neal each month

and the palate shows a touch of structure with ample richness and a current of energy that pulses through all her wines

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