Domaine de la Chanteleuserie Cuvee Alouettes Bourgueil 2020

Thierry works tirelessly in the vineyards to keep yields low, so as to maximize the intensity of the grapes and highlight Bourgueil’s local identity. While the A.O.C. rules allow up to 10 percent cabernet sauvignon to be added, this 2020

offering — like virtually all of the region’s best wines — is comprised entirely of cabernet franc. The result is a delightfully pure expression of the varietal with savory aromas and flavors of black currant, rosemary blossom, graphite, bell pepper and forest floor. This charming Old World red offers ripe fruit, well-integrated oak and balanced tannins.