In detail
| Grape variety | 100% Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Origin | "La Bâtisse" and "La Petite Forêt" plots |
| Viticulture | Organic and Demeter-Certified Biodynamic |
| Degree | 12,5% |
| Ingredients | Grapes, sulfites |
| Art | Les Bâtisseurs, David Festoc, 2024 |
Emotion
Les Bâtisseurs stands out as the signature cuvée of Domaine de la Chapelle. On the vineyard's oldest soils, composed of flinty clay and marl, the Cabernet Franc grapes produce a rare, delicate fruit. Single plot vinification in cement vats and long ageing in 400 L barrels, also performed separately for each plot, protect this delicate fruit while adding depth to the wine.
A wine of exacting standards and patience, Les Bâtisseurs takes its name from the noble art of building, in a nod to the owner's other activities.
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