Damien Delecheneau's future is bright. He is respected widely and thought of as one of the most promising young vignerons in the Loire Valley. Damien continues the work of his family domaine in the Touraine-Amboise appellation but with renewed vigor and respect for the vines. He is fortunate to have 11 ha of vineyards with an average age of 60 years which he farms without the use of chemicals. Harvest is done by hand, fermentation is carried out by native yeast and there is no pumping after the initial pressing. Both he and his wife studied winemaking and did a stage here in California, he at Clos Pegase and she at Cain. He also plays the clarinet quite well, hence the musical references on the bottles. The Becarre is 100% Cabernet Franc from a western facing vineyard of red clay and silex that his father planted using massal selection. The vines are on the younger side 17-20 years old and present a pleasing gentle style of Cabernet Franc, emphasizing cool black fruit and luscious texture, all supported by just enough tannin to finish properly dry.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2008 Bernier Chardonnay Vins du Pays Jardin de la France $6.99
Deligeroy Cremant de Loire Brut $11.99
2009 Michel Delhommeau "Harmonie" Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie $12.99
2008 Patient Cottat "Le Grand Caillou" Sauvignon Blanc $10.99
2008 Domaine Cherrier & Fils Sancerre $16.99
