2014 Loire

This Cabernet Franc was aged for 14 months in enormous oak foudres which, winemaker Philippe Boucard proudly notes, are older than he is. The palate is impeccably balanced, with a touch of blue fruit as well as black. It can be broached now, double-decanted with the right dish, such as roast duck or game, but – like his foudres – Philippe’s Cuvée Prestige is built for the long haul: on a recent visit to the domaine, he uncorked a bottle of the ’64, which remained supple, fresh and flush with fruit. Drink now to 2029.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

The grapes for this cuvée are from the domaine’s oldest vines, giving a dense concentrated wine, with powerful aromas of ripe citrus and tropical fruit. Twelve months on the lees in large, neutral oak foudres intensify rather than temper its exuberance. It’s fuller-bodied than most Sancerres, so makes a winning accompaniment to cheese soufflé. It also ages well, so enjoy now (summer 2018) and over the next five years.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant, summer 2018.