Anjou "BB Rouge", Bois-Brinçon - 2019

Name: Anjou "BB Rouge", Bois-Brinçon
Brand: Ch. de Bois-Brinçon
SKU: 44996
Price: 17.57 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 44996 750mL

Château de Bois-Brinçon was founded by clergy in 1219, and remained in the hands of the Church until the Revolution. They boast some of the oldest vines in the Loire, up to 125 years of age. The medium-bodied dry red is entirely Cabernet Franc, was vinified in stainless steel, and elevage was 1/3 in used barrique and 2/3 stainless steel. Pair this fresh and herbaceous red with rillettes and charcuterie.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2019

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Anjou and Saumur

Appellation/Village

Anjou

Producer

Ch. de Bois-Brinçon

Grape Variety

Cabernet Franc

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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