“Les Petites Roches stands out for its freshness and precision, with lively, crisp fruit that will make lovers of crisp, floral Cabernet salivate—without a hint of grassiness.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017 – RVF). A delicious Chinon not to be missed!
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Eye
beautiful dress with purple highlights
Nose
with aromas of ripe grapes complemented by a lovely minerality
Palate
Both delicate and tannic, with aromas of red fruit and a lovely mineral backbone
Serve
at 13-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink starting at
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and Wine Pairings
Perfect with rabbit chasseur...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Les Petites Roches stands out for its freshness and precision, with lively, sharp fruit that will make lovers of crisp, floral Cabernet salivate—without a hint of herbaceousness.
About the estate:
For Anne-Charlotte Genet, the quest for perfectly balanced tannins without any harshness is the key to producing wines that are enjoyable both young and aged. The result is a range of alluring wines that embody charm, complexity, sensuality, and great refinement. With a rare insight into the vineyard and the winemaking process, this estate represents the very best of the Chinon region.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2025 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:
Founded in 1957 by Charles Joguet in Sazilly, on the left bank of the Vienne River, this estate has returned to the top of the Chinon appellation—a testament to the team in charge of winemaking and vineyard management, handpicked by owner Jacques Genet. Given the estate’s size, the team operates at a very high level of excellence. Above all, the winemakers have breathed new life into a vibrant spirit of freshness in their great Cabernet wines, which are unique in that they are grown on northeast-facing slopes. Few Loire estates boast such essential flagship wines: Clos de la Dioterie (2 hectares of 80-year-old vines on clay-limestone soils, facing northeast, in Sazilly); Clos du Chêne Vert (2 hectares in the town of Chinon, facing southwest, on a steep slope with clay-limestone and flint-clay soils); Les Varennes du Grand Clos (4.5 hectares in Sazilly), aged for eighteen months in barrels and then ten months in bottles before release. As for the entry-level wines, they succeed in making Cabernet Franc accessible and refined without losing the terroir’s character. This is a mark of true quality! These modern Cabernet Francs, both refined and deep, pull off the remarkable feat of remaining approachable, as seen in the 2019, 2020, and now the 2021 vintages—among the most ambitious in the Loire!
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer Rating
3.5/5
based on 11 reviews
Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on November 8, 2020
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Review by Mr. JEAN PHILIPPE M. Published on March 23, 2020
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Review by Mr. DAVID B. Posted on September 23, 2018
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Review by Mr. JACQUES M. Posted on June 8, 2018
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Review by Mr. HERVE G. Published on April 28, 2018
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Review by Mr. LAURENT N. Published on April 23, 2018
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Review by Mr. PIERRE MARIE C. Published on January 14, 2018
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Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on 12/23/2017
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Review by Mr. REMI L. Published on May 15, 2017
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