2008 Domaine de la Chanteleuresie Bourgueil Beauvais

We drank this Loire Bourgueil (Cabernet franc) imported by Kermit Lynch a few evenings ago. The color was a ruby red and the nose and flavor was of black cherries and spice with a nice dose of tannins. We liked this Bourgueil. For a wine retailing for about $15.00, this is a well made and excellent value wine that has the ability to age.
In looking at the Internet for more information on this Bourgueil, I found that the bird on the label is a lark and Domaine de la Chanteleuresie means "place where the larks sings". The winery is located in Touraine, where Cabernet franc is called "Breton". I learned that the winery was founded in 1822 and has been in the family for 7 generations. The current vigneron is Thierry Boucard.
Kermit Lynch's Information on Domaine de la Chanteleuresie.
The following link will take you to the English translated page of Domaine de la Chantel. There is a video clip that will guide you through the vineyard and winetasting at Domaine de la Chantel. I enjoyed watching it and hope to go to the Loire one of these days!