Bourgueil ‘Passion’, Domaine Taluau & Foltzenlogel

A textbook Cabernet Franc from Bourgueil

Thierry Foltzenlogel is a talented winemaker who was tutored by his late father-in-law Joël Taluau. Their family domaine now involves son Nicolas and daughter Mélanie who are learning the ropes from Thierry and wife, Véronique. They have vines in both the Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil appellations and are entirely devoted to cultivating the Cabernet Franc grape. Covering 32 hectares of vines largely on gentle south-facing slopes, care is taken over the ‘terroir’ to enable wines to be made as naturally as possible. The estate began conversion to organic in 2021, a 3-year process.

Made with pure Cabernet Franc from 20 to 40+ year-old vines from parcels across 6 communes and 3 soil types: sand, gravel and limestone-clay. Each soil brings a different character to the Cabernet Franc grape. The former two ensure supple, sleek fruit and lighter-body while the latter gives elegance and structure. Despite being 100% Cabernet Franc, this is a triumph of the blender’s art. Grown on the south-facing slopes of Bourgueil, this wine displays textbook raspberry fruit with a hint of pencil shavings.

Colour – Red
Producer – Domaine Taluau & Foltzenlogel
Country – France
Region – Loire
Vegan – No
ABV – 13%
Grapes – Cabernet Franc
Vintage – 2023
Sustainability – Organic Conversion
Female Winemaker – No
Food Pairings – Grilled Meats, Goat cheeses