Chinon Rouge `Signature` Domaine Gasnier 2021
Country
France
Region
Touraine
Producer
Domaine Fabrice Gasnier
Grape(s)
Cabernet Franc (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Mineral
Oaked Style
Not Set
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Biodynamic certified
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
Touraine, as a region, includes the spectrum of wines from fresh, well defined varietal Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay and Malbec to Vouvray. It offers dry, sweet and sparkling white wines made from Chenin Blanc and the regions of Chinon and Bourgueil for red and rosé. The red wines of Touraine are largely produced from Cabernet Franc. Recent warm vintages and improved viticultural practices have resulted in many surprisingly concentrated yet supple red wines.
Producer
Domaine Fabrice Gasnier is located in the Centre Val de Loire in Cravant-les-Côteaux, a village known for the quality of its wines from the Chinon appellation. For 5 generations, members of this family have succeeded each other, bringing many changes that have shaped the image of the Domaine and allowed it to develop. Aware of their surrounding environment, Sandrine and Fabrice became interested in organic and biodynamic farming in 1998. In 2000, the Estate became fully organic. The 35-hectare vineyard, spread over 40 plots, extends mainly over clay and limestone soils. The estate’s grape variety represents 90% Cabernet Franc and 10% Chenin. The family’s desire is to highlight the most beautiful characteristics of these two emblematic varieties.
Tasting Notes
A fantastic example of quality Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley. The grapes come from vines between 80 to 85 years old from two small plots dating back to the origin of the Estate, on clay limestone soils with a south facing exposure. The grapes are destemmed and macerated for 32 days before naturally fermenting on indigenous yeast in concrete and then aged in French oak for 12 months. A wine well suited to further ageing, it presents a wonderful balance and concentration. Inviting aromas of both floral and roasted notes, followed by lively warm fruit on the palate with fresh acidity creating a complex and well structured wine, well suited to further bottle ageing.
Food
Well suited to rich meats such as rib of beef, leg of lamb, duck breast and game.
