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Domaine Sebastien David Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Hurluberlu 2024

$1999

Sebastien David is the fifteenth generation of his family to make wine in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, with roots in the Loire stretching back to 1634. He farms 15 hectares of Cabernet Franc biodynamically, and his Hurluberlu (a nickname meaning "someone with their head in the clouds") is the joyful gateway to his work. Twenty-five days of carbonic maceration, no filtration, zero added sulfur. The result is exuberant glouglou Cab Franc, all crunchy red fruit and zippy energy. Chill it down and let the bottle disappear.

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More about Domaine Sebastien David

Many of Sebastien’s neighbors thought he was a bit crazy when he took over his family’s organic estate in 1999. He converted to biodynamic and started producing wines using ancient methods that many of those neighbors had long cast off favoring the convenience and consistency of modern winemaking practices. He also stopped using sulfur in the winery which is always considered a risky move by the local wine establishment.

Perhaps Sebastien had the confidence to make these changes because he is a 17th generation winemaker. His family have been making wine in the Loire Valley since 1634. The domain is situated on 15 hectare throughout the Saint Nicolas-de-Bourgueil appellation and is 100% Cabernet Franc, mainly from vines planted by Sebastien's grandparents just after the 2nd World War. The vines grow on limestone and clay soils with a little gravel, perfect for Cabernet Franc.

All of this allows Sebastien to produce terroir-driven wines that are vibrant and wild yet precise and elegant.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Style

    Earthy , Funky , Spicy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Charcuterie board, roast chicken with herbs, lentil salad with goat cheese, summer barbecue.

Tasting Profile

Light, juicy, and exuberant with cherry, raspberry, and cranberry. No oak, low tannin, vibrant acidity, a hint of pepper. Best slightly chilled.

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