Loire Valley
Vignoble du RAB - Chinon - Rouge - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Chinon
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 12.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Wine rated 91+/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
Perfectly crafted and aged without the addition of wood, the 2022 red Chinon deploys ripe notes of Cabernet Franc that is perfectly digestible. Notes of jammy fruit, blackberry in particular, fine graphite as well, a supple and juicy frame, and present tannins compose a perfect educational Chinon. Imparable at this price level!Vinification:
Hand harvested, 100% de-stemmed, 14 days maceration, matured in fibre tanks.Organic wine, certified.
Color:
Bright red.Nose:
Aromas of jammy fruits and fine graphite.Palate:
Fruity and beautifully mature, this wine reveals a supple, juicy and delicious texture with present but well integrated tannins.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Deli meats, roast pork, barbecued red meat, soft cheese.Cellar aging:
From now until 2027New recruits from the Chinon area, Thydha, and Nicolas Gonnin, settled there in 2021, acquiring parcels of organic vines, thus creating the Vignoble du RAB. These new converts formulate with ardor and passion a narrow range of wines that have touched the heart of our Selection Committee, which is always looking for this kind of new talent and eager to support the budding vineyards.