{"product_id":"domaine-du-bel-air-bourgueil-jour-de-soif-2022","title":"Domaine du Bel Air Bourgueil “Jour de Soif” 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(\u0026gt;.text-message))]:-mt-2 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content yWcLfW_streamingContainer markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDomaine du Bel Air’s\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eJour de Soif 2022 is exactly what its name suggests, literally “Day of Thirst.” This is Cabernet Franc made for drinking rather than overthinking: bright, juicy, fresh and deliberately light on its feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduced in Bourgueil in France’s Loire Valley, Jour de Soif is made from 100% Cabernet Franc, grown on a combination of gravel terraces and clay soils with a southerly exposure. Domaine du Bel Air has been certified organic since 2000, and this cuvée is designed to preserve the purity and energy of the fruit rather than bury it beneath oak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe grapes are fully destemmed and carefully sorted before undergoing a cold pre-fermentation maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Extraction is kept gentle, with approximately eight days on skins and temperatures kept below 25°C. The wine is then matured in tank on its fine lees before bottling the following spring. There is no oak ageing here, freshness, fruit and drinkability are very much the point. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby-purple with youthful violet reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and immediately inviting, with raspberry, cherry and other crunchy red fruits alongside delicate floral notes and a subtle herbal edge characteristic of Cabernet Franc. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-bodied, juicy and energetic. Red fruit takes centre stage, supported by lively acidity and very gentle tannins. There’s enough structure to keep things interesting without sacrificing the easy-drinking nature of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and clean with a distinctive saline, mineral edge that makes another glass dangerously easy to justify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(\u0026gt;.text-message))]:-mt-2 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content yWcLfW_streamingContainer markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eServing \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is one Cabernet Franc that actively benefits from being served slightly chilled. The producer even recommends cooling it in a bucket of cold water rather than serving it at traditional red wine room temperature. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eExcellent alongside charcuterie, roast or grilled chicken, pork, lighter meat dishes, mushrooms and fresh cheeses, but equally suited to being opened on its own when something fresh and uncomplicated is required. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine du Bel Air\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jour de Soif\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loire Valley, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourgueil AOC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% gravel terraces, 40% clay on the mid-slope\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous yeasts following cold pre-fermentation maceration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tank, on fine lees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Premier Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45550997700631,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/OldVineChenin_28.jpg?v=1790148100","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/ja\/products\/domaine-du-bel-air-bourgueil-jour-de-soif-2022","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}