BOURGUEIL - Foucher Lebrun
Terroir
Loire - Wine from 'Touraine'
Soil: Subsoil of yellow tufa in hill-sides
Grape variety: Cabernet-Franc
Vinification
Vinification in stainless steel tanks
during 3 weeks
Several pumping-over of the must
and one racking during in fermentation stage
Ageing
Maturation in french oak barrels
during 8 months
Colour
Intense crimson colour
Nose
A rich and complex wine makes up of red berries,
peppers and spices embellished with a woody note
Palate
The tannic structure get an harmonious impression
between the fruity and the woody tastes for the palate
Wines & Food Pairing
Well matched with partridge, loin of lamb
Serve at 16°-17° C (61°-63° F)
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