COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Domaine de la Chevalerie
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine de la Chevalerie is one of the oldest and most respected estates in Bourgueil, with a history dating back to 1640. Spanning fourteen generations of the Caslot family, the estate is currently led by Emmanuel and Stéphanie Caslot. They transitioned the entire 38-hectare estate to organic and biodynamic viticulture, focusing on expressing the diverse clay-limestone and gravel terroirs of the region. Bulle de Fort is their playful, ancestral method sparkling wine, crafted to show a joyful, vibrant, and highly accessible side of Cabernet Franc.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate has been in the Caslot family since 1640, spanning fourteen generations of winemakers in Bourgueil.
Fact 02
The name 'Bulle de Fort' is a playful pun on 'Boule de Fort', a traditional, historical bowling game unique to the Loire Valley.
Fact 03
This pet-nat is bottled before fermentation finishes, using only the grape's natural sugars to create its gentle sparkle.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This sparkling wine is crafted using the ancestral method (méthode ancestrale), also known as a pet-nat. The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts in stainless steel vats. Before the fermentation is complete, the wine is bottled, trapping the remaining natural sugars and carbon dioxide to create a gentle, natural effervescence. The wine is aged on its lees, disgorged without dosage, and bottled with minimal sulfur additions to preserve its fresh, raw fruit character.
