Alexandre Giquel

Huit Launay Rouge 2018

This Cab Franc blend is about as refined as they come – dark cherries and blackcurrants dance alongside menthol, eucalyptus and tomato leaf, like the inside of a greenhouse. Delicate tannins and a fresh finish, this is the kind of wine we want to be drinking as the sun sets at the end of summer.

 

DETAILS ABOUT THE WINE:

Winemaker: Alexandre Giquel

Farming: Organic

Region: Loire, France

Vintage: 2018

Grapes: Cabernet Franc

Colour: Red

ABV: 13.5%

Size: 75 cL

£37.00

Behind the Bottle

Alexandre Giquel

Based in Noizay, Alexandre Giquel was never predestined to make wine or to become a farmer, as no one is his family was from the trade. He is, however, a Loire native, and has dedicated his time in the region doing numerous internships to really understanding the area. Having worked with many organic growers whilst learning, he was always inclined to lean into ...