2021 Domaine les Pins "Les Rochettes" Bourgueil

I love Cabernet Franc! It is one of my favorite grape varieties for everyday drinking. You get the kind of aromatics you might find in a Cabernet Sauvignon, but with a more acid driven, less tannic structure than you might find there. It is what makes this grape great for food pairings since it is never too heavy and often a little lower in alcohol. It makes for a gentler on the palate wine that won't knock you down on your second glass. The ones that come from the Loire are the best in the world and the region of Bourueil (bor-guy) are the best values. This little wine from Domaine les Pins has been a staff pleaser for years and the 2021 is everything I have already described. It is filled with aromas of currant, black cherry, fresh sage, black olive and tobacco. The structure is fleshy but balanced with acidity. And it still comes in under $15! What is not to love here? Only that we don't have that much available!! Definitely worth adding a few of these to your next order to round out your daily drinking rotation.