Chateau de Coulaine, Chinon 2022
Tasting Note:
100% Cabernet franc
Mostly from younger vines up to about 20 yo coming from slopes and on the plateau close to the chateau. This wine is vinified in large old cement tanks using indigenous yeast and aged in a combination of large old oak and cement tanks. Dark fruits, fresh herbs, black pepper and structured finish.
Region & Appellation:
Located in Chinon, Loire Valley, France. The estate covers 19 hectares
History:
Château de Coulaine is a family-owned estate that has been passed down through generations since the 15th century. Today, it is managed by the latest generation with Jean de Bonnaventure and his wife Tatiana, who took over in 2017.
Vineyard:
Vines cultivated at the Chateau de Coulaine since 1434, no chemicals were ever used in the vineyard and the estate is certified organic since 1994.
Soils:
· Clay-Gravel (Pieds Rotis, Clos de la Cure) – deep soil and great to stock water and nutrients
· “Millarges” (Chateau de Coulaine, Clos de Turpenay) - yellow shell sands mixed with silt adapted for fresh and fruity red.
· Sandy Clay (Bonnaventure) – heavy soil with a sticky texture in rainy days, quite productive, so must be balanced with stricter pruning. Give wines with more density, tannins and dark fruit aromas.
· Clay-limestone (Diablesse, Picasses) – balanced composition, easy to work, limestone helps to retain heat, Gives wine with higher complexity and longer ageing capacity
RV 18
RV 18
Chateau de Coulaine, Chinon 2022
Tasting Note:
100% Cabernet franc
Mostly from younger vines up to about 20 yo coming from slopes and on the plateau close to the chateau. This wine is vinified in large old cement tanks using indigenous yeast and aged in a combination of large old oak and cement tanks. Dark fruits, fresh herbs, black pepper and structured finish.
Region & Appellation:
Located in Chinon, Loire Valley, France. The estate covers 19 hectares
History:
Château de Coulaine is a family-owned estate that has been passed down through generations since the 15th century. Today, it is managed by the latest generation with Jean de Bonnaventure and his wife Tatiana, who took over in 2017.
Vineyard:
Vines cultivated at the Chateau de Coulaine since 1434, no chemicals were ever used in the vineyard and the estate is certified organic since 1994.
Soils:
· Clay-Gravel (Pieds Rotis, Clos de la Cure) – deep soil and great to stock water and nutrients
· “Millarges” (Chateau de Coulaine, Clos de Turpenay) - yellow shell sands mixed with silt adapted for fresh and fruity red.
· Sandy Clay (Bonnaventure) – heavy soil with a sticky texture in rainy days, quite productive, so must be balanced with stricter pruning. Give wines with more density, tannins and dark fruit aromas.
· Clay-limestone (Diablesse, Picasses) – balanced composition, easy to work, limestone helps to retain heat, Gives wine with higher complexity and longer ageing capacity
RV 18
RV 18