2024 Gauthier Jour de Soif Bourgueil California Philippe Carmarans

Philippe Carmarans

Pinot Gris

giving the wine a stunning apricot hue and just the right amount of tannic texture

this wine HITS

2024 Gauthier Jour de Soif Bourgueil California Philippe CarmaransPeople who love Loire Valley Cabernet Francs tend to love them absolutely, and this is a bottle that has all of our resident Franc ophiles aswoon. It has this wonderful spicy character; think roasted red peppers, candle wax, black cherries and its so *balanced.* As is most often the case with a great bistro Cab Franc, the alcohol here doesnt even hit 13%. The exuberantly earthy taste may not be for Aunt Elma, but for me? Two cases in the cellar aint