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Croix Bouquie

2011 Touraine Red Blend

The Alpha Loire Croix Bouquie is an exceptional red blend from the renowned Touraine region, boasting a captivating deep red hue that invites exploration. This 2011 vintage offers a medium body that strikes a harmonious balance between elegance and complexity. With a bright acidity that refreshes the palate, it presents a delightful mouthwatering quality. The fruit intensity shines through beautifully, featuring prominent notes of ripe red berries accented by subtle earthy undertones. Lively tannins lend a noteworthy structure, offering a smooth yet firm finish that makes this wine a delightful companion for a variety of dishes. A truly food-friendly choice, the Alpha Loire Croix Bouquie illustrates the richness of its terroir with every sip.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Spices

Spices

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


France
France

While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.

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