COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Côt, Cabernet Franc, Pineau d'Aunis
PRODUCER
François Chidaine
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
François Chidaine's Touraine Rouge is a red wine from the Touraine AOC in the Loire Valley, France. The wine is a blend primarily composed of Côt, Cabernet Franc, and Pineau d'Aunis, with vines aged between 40 and 80 years. The estate is farmed using biodynamic and regenerative viticulture practices, with a focus on low yields. The vineyards are situated in the Cher river valley, characterized by chalky limestone, clay, and gravelly loam soils.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A blend of Côt (Malbec), Cabernet Franc, and Pineau d'Aunis.
Fact 02
Vines range from 40 to 80 years old.
Fact 03
Farmed using biodynamic and regenerative viticulture.
Fact 04
Low yields averaging 35 hl/ha.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for François Chidaine's Touraine Rouge involves manual harvesting followed by fermentation in stainless steel vats using indigenous yeasts at low temperatures. The wine is then aged in stainless steel. This approach prioritizes minimal intervention to allow the natural expression of the grape varieties and the vineyard's terroir.
