Pierre Sourdais - Chinon - Tradition - Red - 2022

Wine:

Blended from several of the estate’s terroirs, the 2022 Red Chinon Tradition hits a perfect balance. It’s a beautifully expressive Chinon, with a pure, focused nose offering notes of graphite and ripe pepper. The Cabernet Franc is harvested at full maturity, delivering generous fruit on a concentrated, mineral, and full-bodied palate—all kept fresh and lively from start to finish. A top-class wine at a remarkable price. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, alcoholic fermentation for 3 weeks with daily pumping-over, aged for several months in vats. Light filtration before bottling.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Intense, brilliant red with violet highlights.

Nose:

Very pure and fragrant, with beautiful notes of graphite and ripe bell pepper, a mature Cabernet Franc.

Palate:

A wine revealing freshness and balance, supported by restrained ageing and generous, concentrated, intense fruit. A very fine Chinon!

Temperature:

Decant before serving, between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Nice juicy meat, beef, duck, pigeon, farmhouse Saint-Nectaire.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030 and beyond for enthusiasts

Based in Chinon, Domaine Pierre Sourdais has been a major discovery for our Selection Committee, offering exceptional value for its category.

Run by Caroline and Sylvain Sourdais, the estate is farmed organically and biodynamically, producing beautifully precise and vibrant Cabernet Franc across 30 hectares.