Domaine Breton - Catherine & Pierre BretonBourgueil Franc de Pied
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Cabernet Franc.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.
Taste structure of the Bourgueil Franc de Pied from the Domaine Breton - Catherine & Pierre Breton
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Bourgueil Franc de Pied of Domaine Breton - Catherine & Pierre Breton in the region of Loire Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Bourgueil Franc de Pied of Domaine Breton - Catherine & Pierre Breton in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of minerality, pepper or mushroom.
Food and wine pairings with Bourgueil Franc de Pied
Pairings that work perfectly with Bourgueil Franc de Pied
Original food and wine pairings with Bourgueil Franc de Pied
The Bourgueil Franc de Pied of Domaine Breton - Catherine & Pierre Breton matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of lamb colombo, spinach and goat cheese quiche or filet mignon in a quick crust.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Breton - Catherine & Pierre Breton's Bourgueil Franc de Pied.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Bourgueil Franc de Pied from Domaine Breton - Catherine & Pierre Breton are 2020, 2018, 2013, 2021 and 2019.
Informations about the Domaine Breton - Catherine & Pierre Breton
The Domaine Breton - Catherine & Pierre Breton is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of Bourgueil to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bourgueil
Dominant Cabernet Franc on the Loire north bank in Touraine: reds with a dual profile depending on terroir. Gravelly wines near the river are supple and fruity (morello cherry, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry), age 2-5 years, accessible young. Tuffeau slope wines are more structured and tannic with leather, cocoa, roasted and spice notes, long ageing. Purple robe, finesse and well-integrated acidity, signature Loire Cabernet Franc elegance, neighbour to Chinon.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Astringent
Said of a wine that is a bit harsh and rough on the palate. Astringency often appears in young red wines that are rich in tannins and need to be rounded out.
