{"title":"Aurélien Revillot","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eAurélien Révillot, the elegance of Cabernet Franc in Bourgueil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"335\"\u003e From Burgundy to the Loire, a journey towards Cabernet Franc\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eAurélien Révillot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a winemaker originally from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eMâconnais (Burgundy)\u003c\/strong\u003e , trained as \u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"462\"\u003ean agricultural engineer and oenologist\u003c\/strong\u003e at the University of Burgundy in Dijon. After several enriching experiences — notably in Burgundy ( \u003cem data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eDomaine de la Romanée-Conti\u003c\/em\u003e ), in Oregon ( \u003cem data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eDomaine Drouhin\u003c\/em\u003e ), in South Africa ( \u003cem data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eNewton Johnson\u003c\/em\u003e ) and in other European vineyards — he returned to France and fell under the spell of \u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"775\"\u003ecabernet franc\u003c\/strong\u003e and the limestone terroirs of \u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eBourgueil\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e Before launching his own project, Aurélien worked as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"975\"\u003ecultivation manager at Domaine de la Chevalerie in Bourgueil\u003c\/strong\u003e , which allowed him to know in depth the hillsides, the tuffeau soils and the epicurean spirit that characterizes this part of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eLoire Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e A small, organic estate with great respect for living things.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e He created his own \u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eDomaine Aurélien Révillot\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e2012\u003c\/strong\u003e , by leasing and operating a series of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eplots in Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil\u003c\/strong\u003e . The total area is now around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e3.5 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e , spread across a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003esmall mosaic of terroirs\u003c\/strong\u003e — including clay-limestone slopes and deeper soils — which serve to explore all the nuances of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e in the appellation.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e The estate is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003ecertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e and also works according to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003ebiodynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e practices; the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eharvest is done by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e , fermentations are carried out with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e , and aging is done without heavy influence of wood, often in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003elarge casks or old barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003every little sulfite added\u003c\/strong\u003e at the time of bottling.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e Fine, precise wines, deeply rooted in their place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e Aurélien's approach is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003emeticulous and sensitive\u003c\/strong\u003e : each vineyard site yields a particular expression of Cabernet Franc, depending on the exposure, the age of the vines, and the soil type—whether it be \u003cstrong data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eGrand Mont\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003eBrunetières\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eLes Aubuis\u003c\/strong\u003e , or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003eSur les Hauts\u003c\/strong\u003e . The wines are distinguished by their \u003cstrong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eelegance\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003efreshness\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003edepth\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003efine texture\u003c\/strong\u003e , always seeking a clear expression of the terroir rather than stylistic flourishes.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003e Today, Aurélien Révillot's wines are recognized by amateurs and professionals for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003eaccuracy and verticality\u003c\/strong\u003e , and stand out as living examples of the authenticity that Loire Valley \u003cstrong data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sur-les-hauts-2022-aurelien-revillot","title":"Sur les Hauts 2022 - Aurélien Revillot","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾Red Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/aurelien-revillot\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurélien Revillot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the hillsides, this is the gateway to the Revillot style: a selection of slopes, with the aim of letting Bourgueil speak for itself, in a wine that is both juicy and remarkably structured. The vines (often around 30 to 50 years old on the slopes) provide this supple yet defined structure, and this sensation of \"light\" Cabernet Franc: fruit, vibrancy, and a mineral base that cleanses the palate. It's a wine to be enjoyed with gusto, but it remains serious. Serve it with a good country terrine and some cornichons, because it's exactly the kind of wine that elevates simple things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/loire\"\u003eLoire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurélien Revillot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56783429763447,"sku":"AREVILLOTSLH23","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/19b208c51a04456e6c8857e540103bad.png?v=1771833225"},{"product_id":"grand-mont-2021-aurelien-revillot","title":"Grand Mont 2021 - Aurélien Revillot","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾Red Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/aurelien-revillot\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurélien Revillot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Grand Mont lives up to its name: it's a renowned vineyard site, often cited among the \"greats\" of Bourgueil, and this translates into a wine of evident stature… but crafted with a Burgundian hand, precise and patient. The wine unfolds with depth, a dark core, a fine structure, and that sensation of fresh rock on the finish that makes you want to come back for more. It doesn't overwhelm; it lingers gently, for a long time. Enjoy it with roast chicken, or even a simple, well-made pâté en croûte, to allow its length to fully develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/loire\"\u003eLoire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2021\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurélien Revillot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56783430189431,"sku":"AREVILLOTGRMO21","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/1c8fb3dc61878342c3e1b1630c338bb2.png?v=1771833228"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/en-eu\/collections\/aurelien-revillot.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}