A wine of pleasure par excellence, this Les Gravières Chinon red wine is a fruity and easy-drinking wine. It perfectly expresses all the characteristic aromas of Cabernet Franc.
Of great intensity , this La Gravières Chinon red wine reveals pleasant notes of graphite , black olive , crunchy black fruit , all mixed with particularly pleasant smoky touches .
We particularly feel the flavors of these black fruits harvested at full maturity, such as black cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry , which are particularly characteristic of the Cabernet Franc grape variety.
Its texture is juicy and very fresh .
The whole is of a high level and underlined by fine tannins . This Loire wine is very elegant , fresh and slightly acidic .
Its dress reveals a red color of beautiful intensity and brilliance with some purple reflections.
It can be enjoyed now and can be enjoyed until 2031.
Domaine Couly-Dutheil has the merit of being recognized in particular for its incredible demand for quality . This estate owes its reputation to the two greatest terroirs of Chinon: Clos de l'Echo and Clos de l'Olive.
After complete destemming and sorting of the harvest, the fermentation of the musts begins thanks to indigenous yeasts. The vatting lasts 10 to 15 days under constant control of the vinification temperatures. This technique promotes the fruity expression of the Cabernet Franc. Bottling is carried out around Easter.
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Awards:
Golden Lily – Loire Valley Wine Competition 2015
GRAPE VARIETIES
Cabernet Franc 100%
TASTING??
We recommend that you enjoy this Les Gravières Chinon wine while it is young at around 14-16°C . It is possible to keep this wine for around 3-4 years.
PAIRINGS & FOOD
It goes very well with meats such as spit-roasted poultry, small game and grilled beef , but also cold starters, grilled fish and uncooked pressed cheeses such as Gouda, Saint-Nectaire, Cantal, etc
