COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Earl Demois
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Chevalière Chinon 2018 is a red wine from the Chinon appellation in the Loire Valley, France, produced by Earl Demois. The Chinon AOC, established in 1937, is the largest red wine appellation in the Loire Valley, encompassing 26 villages. The vineyards are situated on the banks of the Vienne River and on slopes leading to the Loire River, with diverse soil types. Cabernet Franc is the primary grape for red wines in Chinon. The region is known for its spirit of conviviality, historically connected to François Rabelais.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Chinon wines are historically linked to the humanist writer François Rabelais.
Fact 02
The appellation is the largest red wine-producing area in the Loire Valley.
Fact 03
Cabernet Franc is the dominant grape, though Cabernet Sauvignon is permitted.
Fact 04
Vineyards are located on slopes leading to the Loire River.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for La Chevalière Chinon 2018 likely involves destemming and crushing the Cabernet Franc grapes, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks. Maceration is used to extract color and tannins. Malolactic fermentation is often a part of the process. The wine is then aged, potentially in stainless steel, concrete, or oak, before bottling. Specific details regarding vineyard management and vinification techniques for Earl Demois are not provided.
