{"product_id":"catherine-et-pierre-breton-bourgueil-trinch-2023","title":"Catherine et Pierre Breton Bourgueil Trinch! 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCatherine and Pierre Breton are among the Loire Valley's most celebrated and influential natural wine producers. The husband and wife team began farming their vineyards organically before transitioning to biodynamic viticulture in the 1990s, long before natural wine became widely recognized. Passionate advocates for Cabernet Franc, they have built an international reputation for wines that combine purity, freshness, and a profound expression of terroir. Their thoughtful, low intervention approach has made the Bretons one of the benchmark producers of Bourgueil and a favorite among wine lovers seeking authentic Loire Valley wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Bretons farm vineyards around the village of Restigné in the heart of Bourgueil, where Cabernet Franc thrives in a combination of limestone, clay, and gravel soils. Every vineyard is tended by hand with a strong emphasis on biodiversity and minimal intervention in both the vineyard and cellar. The Trinch! cuvée, named after an old French expression meaning \"Drink!\", was created as the estate's most approachable and joyful wine. Fermented with native yeasts and aged briefly to preserve freshness, it captures the vibrant, youthful character of Loire Cabernet Franc while remaining true to the estate's philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBourgueil is one of the Loire Valley's premier appellations for Cabernet Franc, located along the banks of the Loire River in western France. The region's limestone, clay, and gravel soils produce wines that balance bright red fruit with earthy minerality and refreshing acidity. The Loire's cool climate allows Cabernet Franc to ripen gradually, creating wines that are elegant, aromatic, and remarkably food friendly. Bourgueil has become one of the world's reference points for expressive Cabernet Franc that emphasizes finesse over power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe 2023 Trinch! is a lively and beautifully expressive Cabernet Franc that showcases the variety at its most approachable. Aromas of raspberry, red cherry, blackberry, violet, cracked pepper, fresh herbs, and graphite lead into a palate filled with juicy red fruit, vibrant acidity, silky tannins, and a subtle mineral backbone. The warm 2023 growing season adds an extra layer of generosity to the wine while preserving the freshness and energy that define the Bretons' style. The finish is clean, refreshing, and remarkably drinkable, making this an ideal bottle to enjoy either lightly chilled or at cellar temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrinch! is an exceptionally versatile food wine that feels just as comfortable at a casual picnic as it does on the dinner table. Pair it with charcuterie, pâté, grilled chicken, roast pork, herb roasted sausages, or light pasta dishes with mushrooms or tomatoes. It is equally delicious alongside roasted vegetables, lentils, fresh goat cheese, and other simple bistro inspired fare. Its bright fruit, lively acidity, and modest tannins make it one of the Loire Valley's most enjoyable everyday red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":59710588616785,"sku":"CPBRETON-TRINCH-23","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/2375\/0481\/files\/Catherine_PierreBretonTrinch.jpg?v=1782494759","url":"https:\/\/thevinepost.com\/products\/catherine-et-pierre-breton-bourgueil-trinch-2023","provider":"The Vine Post","version":"1.0","type":"link"}