Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022202089/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: raspberry, red plum, violet, green herb

Palate: red cherry, soft tannin, saline mineral, crisp finish

The estate's gateway Bourgueil from sand-and-gravel terraces. Bright, juicy Cabernet Franc with red plum and herbal lift, ready in its first decade.

What it pairs with

  • Rillettes de Tours on toast
    Pork rillettes and Bourgueil Cabernet Franc are a regional staple.
  • Roast chicken with thyme
    Chicken and the wine's herbal lift are aligned.
  • Goat-cheese tart with hazelnut
    Loire goat cheese and the wine's saline finish refresh each other.

History

Cent Boisselees is the estate's gateway cuvee, named for the historic land measure. Drawn from sand-and-gravel terraces, vinified for early drinking.

  1. 1982: Cuvee Cent Boisselees first bottled

Facts

Producer
Domaine Pierre-Jacques Druet · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Franc (100%)
Classification
Bourgueil AOC
Oak
10 to 12 months in tank and seasoned oak, no new oak
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 16 to 24 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 10 from vintage
First vintage
1982
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Cuvee Cent Boisselees

What does Cuvee Cent Boisselees taste like?

Raspberry, red plum, violet and green herb on the nose; red cherry, soft tannin, saline mineral and a crisp finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and high acidity.

When should I drink Cuvee Cent Boisselees?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage, lightly chilled to 14 to 15C in summer.

What food pairs with Cuvee Cent Boisselees?

Rillettes de Tours on toast, roast chicken with thyme, and goat-cheese tart with hazelnut are all strong matches.

Is Cuvee Cent Boisselees vegan?

Yes. The estate works without animal-derived fining agents on its red cuvees.

Tags

biodynamic cabernet franc dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood fruity occasion picnic occasion summer occasion weeknight old world organic pairs with charcuterie pairs with poultry pairs with soft cheese price trade up still red value pick vegan

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