Domaine de la Chevalerie

Le domaine de la Chevalerie in a few words

Le domaine de la Chevalerie is located in Restigné, in the Bourgueil appellation. la Chevalerie is a long family history, beginning in this place nearly 400 years ago. Today, the adventure continues with the Caslot children, who run this magnificent 38-hectare organic Cabernet Franc estate and carry on the family tradition. Over the last ten years or so, the red wines of Domaine de la Chevalerie have gained in precision and definition. We appreciate their delicacy and balance! Domaine de la Chevalerie red wines are vinified with indigenous yeasts.

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Many terroirs and therefore several cuvées are offered by Domaine de la Chevalerie:

the cuvée Peu Muleau comes from sandy terroir: it's a soft, fruity cuvée, accessible in youth.

Galichet du domaine de la Chevalerie is an organic red wine that can be kept for 5-7 years without worry: it develops notes of undergrowth, moss, dead leaf

Breteche is a magnificent cuvée for long ageing, both complex and full of freshness. It will delight lovers of high-flying Cabernet Franc. This is one of the great Bourgueil wines of the AOP.

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2024 (RVF), domaine 2 étoiles: "Emmanuel Caslot and his sister Laurie continue the work of thirteen generations of this historic Bourgueil estate with love and rigor. On their 33 hectares of certified biodynamic vineyards, the Cabernet Franc is vinified with real gentleness to express the nuanced terroirs of sand, clay and limestone on the lower, mid and upper slopes. Each label features a color that reflects the intensity and complexity of the wine: from bright red for Peu Muleau to deep purple for Grand-Mont. These absolute benchmarks of Bourgueil highlight the fine, cool austerity of Cabernet Franc, while at the same time displaying a magnificent suavity of texture. Let's salute the bottle ageing in the tuffeau cellars before their release."

Discover other great organic Loire wineswith the Montlouis from domaine de la Taille aux Loupsthe Saumur from domaine des Closiers, Le Menetou Salon de Philippe Gilbert les Chinon du Chateau de Coulaine, Muscadet du domaine de la Haute Fevrie, Sancerres du domaine du Pré-Sémelé, the Pouilly-Fumé from domaine Pabiot or the Vouvray from domaine d'Orfeuilles for example.

Some questions and answers about the Domaine de la Chevalerie

Where is the Domaine de la Chevalerie located?

The Domaine de la Chevalerie is located in Restigné, in the Loire region of France, in the heart of the Bourgueil PDO.

What grape varieties are grown at Domaine de la Chevalerie?

The Domaine de la Chevalerie grows Cabernet Franc, the majority grape variety in the Bourgueil PDO. Only 10% Cabernet Sauvignon is allowed in Bourgueil red wines

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What area of the Bourgueil PDO does Domaine de la Chevalerie fall within?

The Bourgueil PDO covers 1400 hectares. Bourgueil wines are red wines made exclusively from Cabernet Franc. A few rosé wines are produced on the Bourgueil PDO, but anecdotally. 98% of production is made up of red wines.

The Bourgueil vineyard is located west of Tours on the right bank of the Loire, bordering the Maine-et-Loire department.

What is the ageing potential of Domaine de la Chevalerie wines?

The ageing potential of Domaine de la Chevalerie red wines depends on the vintage and the cuvée. For the finest cuvées, such as Breteche, 15 to 20 years of ageing is possible.

What dishes should Domaine de la Chevalerie Loire wines be paired with?

Loire wines, and Bourgueil wines in particular, are easy to pair. They are at ease with charcuterie platters, white meats such as poultry, pork or veal.