Organic

Bourgueil "Les Perrières," Pierre Breton - 2002

Name: Bourgueil "Les Perrières," Pierre Breton
Brand: Pierre Breton
SKU: 39501
Price: 106.99 USD
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Item # 39501 750mL

Les Perrières is one of a few highly prized sites in the Bourgueil appellation. This older bottling is from a library release from the winery and shows the beauty of aged Cabernet Franc.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2002

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Touraine

Appellation/Village

Bourgueil

Producer

Pierre Breton

Grape Variety

Cabernet Franc

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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Loire

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