COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Charles Joguet
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chinon Silènes is a 100% Cabernet Franc from the AOC Chinon appellation in the Loire Valley, France. Produced by Domaine Charles Joguet, the grapes originate from a 10-hectare vineyard planted in 1988 in Beaumont-en-Véron. The estate has been practicing organic viticulture since 2008. The Silènes cuvée is known for its vibrant and approachable profile, reflecting the specific terroir and the producer's focus on expressing individual vineyard characteristics.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate has been organically farmed since 2008.
Fact 02
Inspired by Burgundy's single-vineyard approach.
Fact 03
Founded by an artist who transitioned to winemaking.
Fact 04
Certified organic by AB-Ecocert since 2016.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Chinon Silènes involves hand-harvesting and meticulous sorting of 100% Cabernet Franc grapes. The fruit is destemmed and then fermented in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in stainless steel tanks. This process is designed to preserve the purity of the grape and its terroir expression.
