2024 Dom. Chanteleuserie 'Cuvée Alouettes' Bourgueil

Domaine de la Chanteleuserie is a benchmark producer in Bourgueil, where Cabernet Franc thrives in the Loire’s limestone-rich soils. Their Cuvée Alouettes is an early-drinking, fruit-forward expression of the grape, made with minimal oak influence to highlight freshness and purity. Juicy red currant, raspberry, and plum lead the way, underscored by classic Loire Valley notes of violet, graphite, and a hint of peppery spice. Compared to the more structured bottlings, Cuvée Alouettes is all about approachability—delicious slightly chilled and effortlessly drinkable.