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
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 ...