2021 Domaine du Bel Air (Gauthier), Bourgueil, Grand Mont

The 2021 Grand Mont is a pure expression of Cabernet Franc from one of the Loire Valley’s most esteemed lieux-dits. Sourced from 80-year-old vines rooted in the high plateau’s complex tuffeau limestone, this bottling is defined by the significant structure and aging potential that have made the Gauthier family benchmarks of the region. Despite a challenging 2021 growing season marked by cooler temperatures, meticulous organic farming resulted in a wine showcasing remarkable freshness and elegant acidity over overt ripeness. Vinified with native yeasts and aged in traditional tuffeau caves, the 2021 offers a savory, serious, and finely textured profile. It stands as a testament to the estate's two decades of certified organic dedication, prioritizing precise, bright fruit and a profound sense of terroir.