Bernard Baudry - Chinon Domaine rouge 2023

Chinon|Red wine|Organic

3.7/5 (7 customers)

89/100

Vinous

Cabernet Franc

balanced

delicious

refined

"This beautiful, classic, and refined Chinon offers great elegance at an affordable price, combining finesse and fruitiness!"

“The 2023 vintage is juicy, ripe, and round. On the palate, it is supple and easy to drink, with almost ethereal tannins and enticing acidity. It’s a pleasure to drink right now, with moderate alcohol (12.5%) and a finish infused with Padrón peppers, red berries, and bay leaves.” (Vinous 2025)

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Estate

Domaine Bernard Baudry

Vintage

2023

Designation

Chinon

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

80% sandy plateaus on limestone and 20% gravelly plains

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 15 days, with no added yeast

Livestock farming

15 months in unlined concrete tanks

Alcohol content

12.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Vibrant purple dress

Nose

Aromas of ripe red berries, such as redcurrants or raspberries, with subtle mineral undertones and hints of violet

Palate

Very aromatic, with notes of these same fruits, supported by a lovely minerality and freshness, and delicate tannins

Serve

At 13-14°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2033

Food and wine pairings

Pair it with red meat, grilled meats, cold cuts, a cheese platter, or chocolate desserts...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the estate:

Mathieu Baudry has truly come into his own at this exemplary estate in Cravant, which also cultivates black Melanosporum truffles. His father, Bernard, continues to lend his support both in the vineyard and in the cellar. They have built their reputation on age-worthy Cabernet Francs—vibrant, dense, and long-finishing—at an estate that includes 30 hectares farmed organically. The vintages are named after the terroirs that produce them, with prices that remain accessible. Les-Granges blends grapes from gravelly and clay soils to produce a supple, fresh wine; Les-Grézeaux, grown on clay-siliceous soils, offers beautiful finesse and a structure that allows the wine to age well. Deeper in character, La-Croix-Boissée offers a wine with a tannic core derived from the clay-limestone soils. The vines of Clos Guillot produce a full-bodied, smooth, and rich wine, made for long-term aging. A superb estate that has produced an excellent 2019 vintage.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

Bernard Baudry seeks to capture the silky, refined character of Chinon wines while remaining true to their terroir. This approach, which he pursues alongside his son Matthieu, is complemented by organic certification and has inspired them to plant ungrafted, ungrafted vines for the past 10 years (following Charles Joguet’s plantings in the 1980s), as well as to establish vineyards on forgotten terroirs, such as the excellent Clos Guillot. La Croix Boissée (a clay-limestone terroir in Cravant-les-Coteaux), built for aging, possesses an extra touch of velvety smoothness and, at times, sweetness in hot vintages, which could delight Saint-Émilion enthusiasts. This cuvée naturally takes the lead among Touraine’s great reds; be mindful, however, of the animal notes found in certain vintages.

Wine Enthusiast

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Vinous

Wine rated (2025 guide) 89/100

About the wine:

The 2023 vintage is juicy, ripe, and full-bodied. On the palate, it is smooth and easy to drink, with almost ethereal tannins and enticing acidity. It is a pleasure to drink right now, with a moderate alcohol content (12.5%) and a finish infused with Padrón peppers, red berries, and bay leaves.

Customer rating

3.7/5

based on 7 reviews