2021 Domaine Bousquet ($20)

Hey, wine lovers! Today, December 4th, is Cabernet Franc Day! And what better way to celebrate than with Gaia Organic Cabernet Franc from Domaine Bousquet.

GAIA, the Greek goddess of the earth, has been the Bousquet family’s inspiration since founding their winery in 1997 when they pioneered and cleared virgin land in the high reaches of Tupungato’s Gualtallary district of Argentina.

From their start, Gaia wines have been crafted with a French winemaking sensibility and made from organic fruit grown at a cool 1,200-m/4,000-ft altitude.

This 100% Cabernet Franc was hand harvested and cold macerated for 72 hours. It was fermented with native yeast for 12 days followed by an additional 14 days of maceration. It was then aged in 100% used French oak for 10 months before being bottled. (ABV: 14.5%, Total Acidity: 5.15 g/L, pH: 3.67, Residual Sugar: 2.02 g/L).

GAIA Organic Cabernet Sauvignon is deep purple in color with delicate red fruit aromas. On the palate, this full-bodied wine has red fruit flavors, plum and medium-high tannin (decant before serving) and finishes with a touch of fruity sweetness.

Cheers to Cab Franc Day and this delicious GAIA Organic Cabernet Franc from Domaine Bousquet. A great fit as this week’s Behind the Cork™ Wine of the Week.

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Media Sample Provided by Domaine Bousquet