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The tasting |
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Intense red with purple highlights. |
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Dominant black fruit flavors mixed with lovely hints of graphite. |
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A concentrated, ripe Chinon with tannins that are present but still a little firm. A wine suitable for aging and to be enjoyed quietly over the next few years. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 14 and 16°C. |
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Provençal lamb rack, red meats, beef skirt steak with shallots |
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From now until 2033 |
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The estate and the wine |
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Annick and Francis Jourdan set down roots in Chinon just a decade ago—and since then, their reputation has only grown, driven by talent, dedication, and a clear vision.
Their 17 hectares, stretching from the plains along the Vienne River to the slopes of Cravant, are farmed biodynamically and vinified with precision. Each wine is a focused, pure expression of its terroir—thoughtful, clean, and deeply rooted in place. |
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Still very young, the 2021 Red Chinon Les Varesnes opens with aromas of black fruit and striking graphite notes. The palate is concentrated and perfectly ripe, with firm, structured tannins. A fine bottle built to age, best enjoyed over the next six to eight years, and worth decanting if needed. Rated 92 out of 100 by the Selection Committee. |
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Hand harvested, destemmed, macerated for 15 days, aged for 12 months in cement vats.
Certified biodynamic wine. |
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AWARDS |
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Wine rated 92/100 by our committee! |
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