Bourgueil Le Haut de la Butte 2023: An Exceptional Cabernet Franc by Jacky Blot
The Bourgueil Le Haut de la Butte 2023 from Domaine de la Butte, created by Jacky Blot, is an elegant red wine made from 100% Cabernet Franc. Its complex nose reveals aromas of redcurrant, violet and pepper, whilst on the palate it captivates with its silky tannins, notes of black fruit and spices, and a fresh, mineral finish. Perfect with red meat or cheese, it is best served between 16 and 18°C.
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Bourgueil Le Haut de la Butte 2023 – A Great Red Wine from the Loire by Jacky Blot
The Bourgueil Le Haut de la Butte 2023 is an exceptional red wine from Domaine de la Butte, created by Jacky Blot, one of the most respected winemakers in the Loire. This 100% Cabernet Franc, grown on a terroir of tuffeau limestone and clay, embodies the elegance and minerality typical of great Bourgueils. Jacky Blot, known for his meticulous expertise, crafts this wine with precision, producing a Bourgueil of great complexity and remarkable ageing potential.
On the nose, this wine displays fresh, deep aromas of redcurrant, violet, pepper and undergrowth, evoking the purity and finesse of its terroir. On the palate, it captivates with its velvety tannins, flavours of black fruit, spices and liquorice, and a long, mineral finish, typical of the great wines of the Loire.
This Bourgueil is perfect for accompanying refined dishes, such as duck breast, game or mature cheeses. It can also be cellared for several years to develop even greater complexity. Best served between 16 and 18°C, it embodies the terroir and expertise of Jacky Blot, for lovers of elegant and powerful Loire red wines.
