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Domaine de la Chanteleuserie, Bourgueil Cuvee Alouettes, 2023

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Domaine de la Chanteleuserie is a benchmark producer in Bourgueil, where Cabernet Franc thrives. Their Cuvée Alouettes is an early-drinking, fruit-forward expression of the grape, made with minimal oak influence to highlight freshness and purity. The 2023 vintage, shaped by a balanced growing season, delivers a wine that is as lively as it is deeply rooted in tradition.

Juicy red currant, raspberry, and plum lead the way, underscored by classic Loire Valley notes of violet, graphite, and a hint of peppery spice. The palate is smooth yet energetic, with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity keeping everything lifted and refreshing. Compared to the more structured, age-worthy Bourgueil bottlings, Alouettes is all about approachability—delicious slightly chilled and effortlessly drinkable.

A perfect companion to roasted poultry, charcuterie, or grilled vegetables, this is a Cabernet Franc that shines with food. Enjoy it now for its youthful brightness, or hold for a few years to let its earthy complexity deepen. A Loire Valley classic at incredible value.

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More about Domaine de la Chanteleuserie

A Bourgueil institution that Kermit Lynch found back in 1976 and has never let go. The Boucard family—now on the seventh generation—makes delicious, over-delivering Cabernet Franc from 21 hectares. This is the Loire at its most joyous and unpretentious, aged perfectly for immediate pleasure or patient cellaring.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant has to say about this wine:

Winemaker: Thierry Boucard
Vineyard:Planted from 1967 - 1980, 8 ha
Soil: Sand, Clay
Aging: Fermented and aged in stainless steel cuves
Farming: Lutte Raisonnée
Alcohol: 12.5%

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roasted lamb chops, coq au vin, grilled sausages

Tasting Profile

Red cherry, herb, and mineral. Medium body with fresh acidity, soft tannins, and bright finish.

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Loire Valley Wines

The Loire Valley is France’s greatest source of value for anyone looking for elegant, terroir-driven wines. Our collection celebrates the region’s great diversity, with the mineral-driven whites of Muscadet and Sancerre, the beautiful Chenin Blancs and Cabernet Francs from villages like Vouvray and Chinon, and natural wines from everywhere in the region. Sometimes wonderfully fresh and gulpable, sometimes serious and age-worthy, the prices are always very reasonable.