COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Charles Joguet
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chinon Les Charmes Charles Joguet 2015 is a red wine from the Chinon appellation in the Loire Valley, France, made from 100% Cabernet Franc. The wine originates from the 'Les Charmes' vineyard, characterized by clay and limestone soils and vines averaging 30-40 years in age. Producer Charles Joguet is recognized for his pioneering work in single-vineyard bottlings, aiming to express the distinctiveness of each terroir. The estate is committed to organic and sustainable viticulture. The 2015 vintage benefited from a sunny growing season, with cooler temperatures near harvest contributing to good acidity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€44
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Inspired by Burgundy's single-vineyard approach.
Fact 02
Vines for Les Charmes average 30-40 years old.
Fact 03
Certified organic and vegan-friendly.
Fact 04
Estate practices include grassing between rows.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Chinon Les Charmes Charles Joguet 2015 begins with destemming the grapes before they enter the fermentation tanks to minimize oxidation. Fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Since 2009, malolactic fermentation for this cuvée has taken place in barrels, contributing to its texture and fruit expression. The wine is then aged for 8 months in wooden vats, with some indications of 400-liter barrels being used. The estate practices sustainable agriculture and is certified organic, employing methods such as grassing between rows, late pruning, de-budding, de-leafing, and green harvesting to manage yields. Harvesting is done by hand.
