Importer Notes

One taste of Thierry and Christine Boucard's Cuvée Alouettes ignites a craving in me for a juicy bistro burger finished with a shmear of spicy moutarde forte. Since it's similar in style and price to an easy-drinking Beaujolais Villages, you'll want to drink it chilled and, likely, in one sitting. Unlike with other quaffers, though, you can expect a little extra brawn and woodsy fruits like cassis and plum. It's pure, peppery, and perfect Cabernet Franc.

Vibrant and teeming with energy, Cuvée Alouettes” is their most easy-drinking and playful, destined to be enjoyed in its high-spirited youth. Juicy fruit and gentle tannin make for an epicurean lunchtime wine that’s ideal for generous gulping alongside casual midday meals: a carne asada burrito bowl, creamy spring peas with pancetta, pork belly banh mi, or curried chicken salad. A slight chill provides a little added crunch and enhances the wine’s most thirst-quenching qualities. With a track record for making even the simplest meals lip-smackingly delectable, this foolproof Cabernet Franc will have you singing its praises after just a glass or two.