Cave des Vins de Bourgueil
Cave des Vins de Bourgueil produces Cabernet Franc from the Middle Loire's Bourgueil appellation, a region where the grape achieves distinctive mineral tension and red-fruit clarity. The winery's portfolio centers on three expressions: Domaine de la Grive Bourgueil, Bourgueil, and Domaine de Matabrune Bourgueil—each a pure varietal statement in Cabernet Franc. Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast have rated these releases, with Domaine de la Grive reaching 88.5 points. Bourgueil's cool continental climate and clay-limestone soils shape wines of structure and freshness, where Cabernet Franc's herbal undertones and bright acidity define the style. The winery's focus on single-vineyard and appellation bottlings reflects the precision demanded by Touraine's terroir.
Critics
Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast