Chinon AOC 2022, Domaine du Puy Rigault
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Loire Red wine that pairs with everything.
In the glass
Deep ruby colour with an expressive, violet, prune and black cherry nose. Powerful concentration of red wild berries and fresh walnuts on the palate. Elegant and smooth finish with more of those ripe red fruits.
"I think this is absolutely delicious! Ever since first my trips to France tasting wine, I've enjoyed Loire wines for their wide variety. This is a delicious example, without being too heavy."
"This Chinon is a delicious light red wine, versatile with food and a delight to drink."
Cabernet Franc is a grape that lends itself to the cooler climates of the Loire, with no loss of fruit flavours. 75 year old vines have lower yields, but the fruit has a depth and concentration unusual for many Loire reds. No chemicals are used on the vines and the Page family are committed to continually improving their terroir and preserving it for the future. Their sons are already on their way to working alongside their parents in this family vignoble, with two currently studying and working in viticulture agronomy. The wine undergoes a long maceration and one whole year in the tanks before bottling. No oak.
About the vineyard
Jean-Louis and his wife Agnès took over from his parents and grandparents in 2011 - in their family domaine in the quiet village of Savigny en Veron in the Loire. Their three boys look set to continue the family tradition and it is for them that Jean-Louis and Agnes continue to preserve and protect their 75 year old vines while continually developing and improving their winemaking techniques in a combination of utterly traditional practices with modern innovation. No chemicals are used on the vines and the whole vineyard is HVE certified. (High Environmental Value).
