La Varenne - Chinon 'Tradition' 2020 (750ml)
Price: $31.99
| Producer | La Varenne |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 202112 |
| Size | 750ml |
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La Varenne Description
The Gouron family has been producing wine for five generations at their estate in Cravant-les-Côteaux just east of the village of Chinon. Laurent and Stéphane Gouron tend the 72 acre La Varenne estate which is surrounded by forests. All of their vineyards are located within the Appellation of Chinon.
Throughout the year the Gourons take great care of their vines to coax the best maturity and natural low yields from their fruit. To reach the ultimate concentration and expression of their Cabernet Franc they utilize cover crops in each row, practice rigorous green harvesting and canopy management. Each parcel is harvested and vinified separately to reveal the expression of each terroir. The gravelly-sandy and silex soils of the plane and the sandy limestone hilltops provide unctuous and tender fruity wines for La Varenne Chinon Tradition. Parcels on chalky limestone or limestone-silceous slopes provide wines of greater concentration for the special cuvées aged in oak barrels or one of a select few other La Varenne wines. Sustainable agriculture is practiced in all of the parcels.
Tasting Note: Gourmand & fleshy nose revealing the perfect ripeness of this superb vintage. Fresh, juicy & delightful palate, with a rich texture & length already revealing the soft leather, black fruits & raciness of the tannins.
Wine Pairing: Pair with roasted chicken thighs, French onion soup
