Chinon Blanc Les Deux Rives Domaine Cynthia et Valentin Gasnier 2024
Country
France
Region
Touraine
Producer
Domaine Fabrice Gasnier
Grape(s)
Chenin Blanc (100%)
Type
White
Style
Mineral
Oaked Style
Not Set
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Organic certified
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
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
Le Deux Rives is a fantastic project by Cynthia and her husband Valentin, taking grapes from both sides of the river, hence the name translating to the two banks allowing the subtle differences to be blended for the best balance. Made with 100% Chenin Blanc on clay and limestone soils, and then made in the cellar protectively to give the best expression of fruit. On the nose there are delicate notes of lime, white flower and green tea followed by a great minerality on the palate with a lean profile of an English orchard.
Food
Pair with appetissers, seafood and Thai dishes.
