In the glass
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
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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.
- 1982 — Cuvee Cent Boisselees first bottled
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Pierre-Jacques Druet
- 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)
Scores
- Vinous 89 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
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.