La Varenne Chinon Tradition 2023 070226ROBUST clean and powerful

clean and powerful

There’s nothing sinister about it

then part-finished in casks with Pyrenean and Spanish oak ends

From the producer: New wine

La Varenne Chinon Tradition 2023 070226ROBUST clean and powerfulLa Varenne's Tradition Chinon represents the essence of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc from eight vineyard parcels near Cravant les Cteaux, where 35 to 40 year old vines root into gravel, sandy, and silty flinty soils. Hand harvested, fermented separately in temperature controlled stainless steel, and bottled unfined and unfiltered, this wine retains exceptional freshness and vivacity. Silky tannins, juicy red fruit, and elegant structurea true