ABOUT THIS WINE
This bottling is from newer vines, 35 years on average, and on sandier soils lower on the slope above the Vienne river. A rounder, less structured wine meant for earlier drinking is the result. Fermentation and aging for a year in cement vats.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Bernard Baudry is unquestionably one of Chinons most outstanding producers. Not only does he have the talent to make delicious and consistent wines, vintage to vintage, but he is also fortunate enough to have vineyard land that showcases many of the varied soil types of the appellation. After completing his studies at the viticultural school in Beaune, Bernard returned to the Loire Valley to consult in Tours. By 1975, he had purchased his first two hectares of land in Cravant-les-Coteaux, a village from which almost half of the production of A.O.C. Chinon is sourced. Over the years, the domaine has grown to twenty-five hectares. Bernards son, Matthieu, joined the family domaine in 2000 after studying winemaking in the Mconnais and Bordeaux, with internships both in Tasmania and California! The Baudrys work vineyards composed of gravel, sand, limestone, silica, and clay. The variations ofterroirand vinification methods make each of their cuves unique and distinct. Bernard and Matthieu focus the lions share of their production on ChinonRouge, five fine cuves of Cabernet Franc, all aged in old and new barrels in their incredible cellars chiseled out of tuffeau behind the winery. They make a surprising Chinon Blanc, a rarity to find let alone to import, as well as a stunning Chinon Ros. The Baudrys are staunch traditionalists, and you would have a hard time finding a Chinon more classic than theirs.
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