COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Domaine Grosbois
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Grosbois's 'Chinon Cuisine de ma Mere' 2023 is a 100% Cabernet Franc from the Chinon appellation in the Loire Valley. The Grosbois brothers, Nicolas and Sylvain, manage this family estate, emphasizing organic and biodynamic farming across their 13 vineyard plots. Their winemaking philosophy centers on preserving grape vitality, utilizing concrete for vinification and aging. The 'Cuisine de ma Mere' cuvée is produced from young vines grown in clay and sand soils. The wine's name, translating to 'My mother's cooking,' suggests a comforting and approachable style. The 2023 vintage is noted for its freshness and suitability for early consumption.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Cuisine de ma Mere' translates to 'My mother's cooking'.
Fact 02
The wine is aged exclusively in concrete, avoiding oak influence.
Fact 03
Viticulture is practiced organically and biodynamically.
Fact 04
The estate comprises 13 distinct vineyard plots.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Domaine Grosbois practices organic and biodynamic viticulture for the 'Chinon Cuisine de ma Mere' cuvée, using young vines grown in clay and sand soils. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted. Vinification involves destemming and a 5-day skin maceration, followed by fermentation in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for 8 months in concrete tanks, with no oak used. The wine is typically unfined and may be lightly filtered.
