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Cornelius Bourgueil Rouge Cabernet Franc, Loire, France 2020

Cornelius Bourgueil Rouge

Alcohol: 13.5% Red from France, Loire Year: 2020

Made from century-old vines this wine shows a complex bouquet of spicy black pepper, caraway seeds, and rich black fruits. On the palate, it is rounded and balanced, with harmonious acidity that contributes to a long, lingering finish.

Grapes

Cabernet Franc

Mouthfeel

3/5
Body
4/5
Dry
3/5
Acidity
4/5
Tannins
$39.21 SGD
About Producer Nerdy stuff Serving

Loire Alliance is a distinguished collective of small artisanal producers dedicated to showcasing the rich and diverse terroirs of the Loire Valley. This unique alliance brings together passionate winemakers who meticulously craft wines that reflect the authenticity and heritage of their region. Among these esteemed producers is the influential Philippe Faure-Brac, a world-renowned sommelier who earned the title of "Best Sommelier in the World" in 1992.

Vineyard

The vineyard, with its century-old vines, is situated near Bourgueil on a unique tufa terroir.

Fermentation

Traditional vinification.

Maturation

The wine is then aged for 12 months in oak barrels.

Alcohol

13.5%

Serving temperature

14-16˚C

Decanting

No decanting needed