Category Archives: Bourgueil

Domaine de la Butte Bourgueil 2008

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Ray

Domaine de la Butte, Bourgueil, “Le Pied de la Butte” 2008 At first opening this is pretty stinky so give it a good airing and then you’ll find the beautiful fruit. In the mouth it is light-bodied and fruity with … Continue reading →

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Domaine La Butte Bourgueil “Le Pied de la Butte” 2007

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Ray

Domaine de la Butte, Bourgueil, “Le Pied de la Butte” 2007 The leafiness that you’d expect with fresh fruit of a Beaujolais. This is light-bodied and zippy with acidity and fruit in the mouth – a quaffer from the appellation. … Continue reading →

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Running after Chinon

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Ray

Domaine de la Chanteleuserie, Bourgueil Cuvée Alouettes 2006 The previous vintage of the Cuvee Beauvais showed the characteristic green of Cab Franc from the area with enough fruit to back it up. This wine is a bit reductive and tarry … Continue reading →

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Cab Franc – Loire Style

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Ray

Domaine de Beausejour Chinon 2005 My notes from the 2004 say green and thin but OK if nothing else is available. The 2005 shows more fruit to smell but still has much that is green about it. In Sept. ’08 … Continue reading →

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