2018 Bourgueil Mi-Pente, Domaine de la Butte, Jacky Blot

2018 Bourgueil Mi-Pente, Domaine de la Butte, Jacky Blot

This comes from the mid-slope, where drainage and ripeness are at their best. It produces greater concentration than the others, and has the structure to age well. This is full of dark fruit, with smooth tannins mellowed by the slight increase in oak influence. This is the gem of Jacky’s reds.

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£36.00
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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Bourgueil, Touraine, Loire, France
  • Grape
    Cabernet Franc
  • Maturity
    Ready 2022 - 2033info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%

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