COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Jean Maurice Raffault
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chinon Le Puy Jean-Maurice Raffault is a red wine from the Loire Valley's Chinon appellation, primarily made from Cabernet Franc. The fruit is sourced from the Raffault family's vineyards, located near the Vienne River in communes like Avoine and Savigny en Veron, characterized by sandy, alluvial soils. The Raffault family has a winemaking heritage spanning over fourteen generations, with a philosophy focused on expressing the unique character of each vineyard parcel. This approach, combined with traditional winemaking methods, defines the estate's identity.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Raffault's vineyards are spread across 7 communes in Chinon.
Fact 02
The estate has a winemaking history dating back to 1693.
Fact 03
Wines are traditionally aged in ancient limestone caves.
Fact 04
The family emphasizes vinifying each vineyard parcel separately.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Chinon Le Puy Jean-Maurice Raffault begins with spontaneous fermentation using natural yeasts. Maceration lasts for two weeks, with daily pumping over during the first seven days. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for approximately 18 months in neutral oak casks that are over 10 years old. Maturation takes place in the estate's limestone caves. The estate practices sustainable viticulture and is pursuing organic certification.
