Bernard Baudry Le Domaine Chinon 2020 (750ml) Blaufrankisch

Bernard Baudry Le Domaine Chinon 2020 (750ml) BlaufrankischOne producer who is largely responsible for Chinons notoriety is Bernard Baudry, and his son Matthieu, who now manages the domaine. The Baudrys farm vineyards scattered across Chinon, from parcels that sit on clay and limestone slopes to those nestled along a gravel and sand riverbank. They accordingly produce many unique styles of wine even though they all fall within the appellation of Chinon. This cuve comes from their highest vineyard, which rests

cinnamon stick and lemon zest

Maraia translates from the Piedmontese dialect to “little rascals” and this wine plays right into that moniker

Average age of vines: 35-40 years old

firm acidity and a long

we are already fermenting the block with 100% whole cluster

Cherry-red in colour with violet notes

Spring was warm and dry

evoking the varietal aromas in the retronasal and with the final bitterness typical of the Verdejo

Seven years in bottle has not dialed it back much

Tannins are supple and rounded

representing some of the best values California has to offer

12 months of aging in wood and 1 month of aging in bottle