Chevalerie Bourgueil Cuvée du Peu-Muleau 2001
France, Touraine, Bourgueil ($18)
This is one of those bottles I would have passed right over had I not done my geeked out research on Cab Franc. I've been aware of Chinon and Saumur-Champigny for a while now. Only recently did I discover that Bourgueil is another Loire appellation I might be interested in. During the Astor blow out sale I picked this one up for a fraction of its original price. Bourgueil is northwest of Chinon and northeast of Saumur-Champigny.
Bright red in color. Raspberry and somewhat vegetal on the nose. Smooth texture and light tannins combine with a cherry and berry flavor to make this a pleasing easy to drink wine. Somewhat tart with earthy notes on the finish. It's not as lively as the L.I. Cab Francs I love. I didn't notice the peppery qualities I expected either. All around a good wine that I would buy again. My grade: B+
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