Bourgueil Noms d'Oiseaux Domaine de la Chevalerie 2017

A leading name in winemaking in Bourgueil, Domaine de la Chevalerie first came about almost 400 years ago. Today, the vineyard is made up of almost forty hectares of vines, which are farmed with a great deal of care and in accordance with the principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture. The Cabernet Franc vines used to produce this cuvée are encouraged to soak up the nutrients needed from the surrounding sand and clay soils in order to flower. The grapes are harvested by hand and are meticulously sorted before being destemmed. The wines are vinified using as little intervention as possible and this involves a delicate month-long maceration period. Fermentation is triggered by the indigenous yeasts and a small amount of sulphur is added at the end.
This wine is made to be enjoyed in its youth. The fruity profile of this single varietal cuvée gives it a ruby-red colour with purplish highlights, carrying both indulgent and delicate notes in the form of well-ripened red fruits and flowers, which creates a round structure of velvety tannins.