Le Bourg 2024
25,90 €
Bourg is a Cabernet Franc from old vines in the village of Varrains – a juicy, peppery and mineral red that shows the more elegant side of Saumur-Champigny.
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The wine's story:
Le Bourg is one of Fabien Duveau's most important red parcels in the village of Varrains. According to the producer, it is a clos of under a hectare, surrounded by natural hedgerows, tuffeau stone walls and an orchard. This is not merely a romantic detail but part of Duveau's principle: a vineyard must function as a living ecosystem.
The vines were planted in 1966 and the wine comes from clay-limestone soil influenced by greenish chalk. True to Cabernet Franc, the style is aromatic, fresh, peppery and juicy, but Le Bourg has more depth and concentration than a simpler Saumur-Champigny.
Winemaking:
- Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Appellation: AOC Saumur-Champigny
- Village: Varrains
- Site: Le Bourg
- Vines: planted in 1966
- Soil: clay-limestone, transitional layers of greenish chalk
- Farming: organic; Demeter-certified domaine
- Harvest: by hand
- Fermentation: native yeasts
- Vinification: traditional, with no added sulphites during fermentation
- Ageing: around 10 months in concrete tank
- Serving: 16–18 °C
Tasting notes:
Red cherry, raspberry, slightly jammy red berries, black pepper, juniper berry and a clear mineral line. The tannins are fine and taut rather than heavy. This is a Cabernet Franc to serve chilled and with food, not a stand-in for a heavy red.
Food pairing:
- Duck breast or confit
- Veal or pork with herbs and mushrooms
- Grilled vegetables and lentils
- Lighter meat stews
- Harder aged cheeses
Ageing potential:
4–8 years.
| Weight | 1,4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 26 × 3,5 cm |
| Grape variety | Cabernet Franc |
| Region | Saumur-Champigny |
| Food pairing | Vegetables and vegetarian dishes, Hard cheeses, Duck and game birds, Pork and veal, Mushrooms and truffle, Game and stews |
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