COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
SAS GV&FXB - Complices de Loire
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Grande Pièce Bourgueil is a red wine from the Bourgueil AOC in France's Loire Valley, primarily crafted from Cabernet Franc. The producer, SAS GV&FXB - Complices de Loire, is part of a collective focused on expressing the region's terroir. Bourgueil is recognized for its Cabernet Franc wines, with vineyards benefiting from soils rich in sand, gravel, and tuffeau limestone. This specific wine highlights the distinct character that Cabernet Franc develops in this unique geographical setting.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cabernet Franc is locally known as 'Breton' in the Loire Valley.
Fact 02
Bourgueil wines often exhibit notes reminiscent of pencil shavings.
Fact 03
The tuffeau limestone soils are also famously used in the construction of Loire Valley châteaux.
Fact 04
This wine is a testament to the Loire Valley's ability to produce age-worthy reds.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for La Grande Pièce Bourgueil begins with hand-harvested Cabernet Franc grapes. These are gently crushed before undergoing fermentation at controlled temperatures. Malolactic fermentation is typically employed, followed by a period of maturation primarily in tanks. This method aims to preserve the wine's natural fruit expression and freshness, characteristic of Bourgueil wines.
