The Caslot family have been farming their domaine of thirty-three hectares since 1640 from their farmhouse which sits on the hill overlooking the vines in the heart of the superb terroir of Restigné. Today Pierre’s son Emmanuel and daughter Stéphanie are in charge. These dynamic siblings have been instrumental in upgrading the winery equipment and converting the domain to organic farming.
A beautifully mature Cabernet Franc from Domaine de la Chevalerie, one of Bourgueil’s historic family estates in the Loire Valley. Les Busardières comes from old vines rooted in clay-limestone soils, producing wines renowned for their structure, depth and ageing potential. The 1998 vintage now offers developed aromas of dried cherry, blackcurrant and plum, alongside tobacco, forest floor, leather and subtle earthy notes. The palate is elegant and savoury, with softened tannins, well-integrated acidity and a long, mineral finish. Presented in magnum, a format particularly suited to slow, graceful maturation, this is a fine example of aged Loire Cabernet Franc, combining complexity, finesse and remarkable longevity.
Producer Domaine de la Chevalerie
Origin Bourgueil, Loire, France
Grapes Cabernet Franc
Vintage 1998
Alcohol 13%ABV
Style Medium body elegant natural red
Bottle size 1500ml
Winemaking Manual harvested, controlled ferment with indigenous yeast. No filtration
Notes Natural, Organic, Biodynamic
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
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England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
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EUROPE
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· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
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Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
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Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
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