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Bourgueil Nuits d'ivresse Catherine et Pierre Breton 2019

  • Red fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Red
  • Biodynamics
  • Natural
  • 13.50% 
  • 1.5L
  • Intensity
  • Voluptuous

This fleshy, aromatic wine is a truly well-made natural wine produced by two iconic figures of the movement. More info

The cuvée "Nuits d'Ivresse" comes from old vines. The grapes are destemmed for a 3-week fermentation exclusively with native yeast. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in barriques of two wines. No sulfur is added at any time. The wine has dense and very aromatic flesh. Fruits and tannins balance well.

Bourgueil Nuits d'ivresse Catherine et Pierre Breton serve at a temperature of 15°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Pâtés de campagne, Boudin noir, Foie gras brioché.

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • Lot presentation
    Bourgueil Nuits d'ivresse Catherine et Pierre Breton

    The wine

    The cuvée "Nuits d'Ivresse" comes from old vines. The grapes are destemmed for a 3-week fermentation exclusively with native yeast. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in barriques of two wines. No sulfur is added at any time. The wine has dense and very aromatic flesh. Fruits and tannins balance well.

    Information about domain Catherine et Pierre Breton

    For almost thirty years, Catherine and Pierre Breton's achievements have been setting a great example in Bourgueil. In 1982, Pierre Breton took over the family's vines, until then the harvested grapes had been sold to the local wine cooperative. Originally covering ten hectares, there are now fifteen. The soil is worked, and if any compost has to be used, Breton limits the use of sulphur as far as possible to produce wines which are as pure as possible. The domaine has been farmed organically using biodynamic methods since 1992. Grown using massal selection, the vines are hand-picked with small crates so as to avoid any damage to the grapes; the soil is worked and compost is used. Winemaking is carried out without any exogenous yeast, and the wines are not filtered. Sulphites are hardly used and for certain wines are not used at all. Slow ageing in wood barrels makes it possible to control the tannins effectively.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Magnum
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 good appearance
    • Origin: Producer
    • Recoverable VAT: Yes
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: 13.50 %
    • Country/Region: Loire
    • Appellation/Wine: Bourgueil
    • Producer/Owner: Catherine et Pierre Breton
    • Vintage: 2019
    • Color: Red
    • Service temperature: 15°
    • Viticulture: Biodynamics and natural 
    • Intensity: Voluptuous
    • Dominant aroma: Red fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 100% Cabernet franc
    Bourgueil Nuits d'ivresse Catherine et Pierre Breton
    Bourgueil Nuits d'ivresse Catherine et Pierre Breton

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