“La Cure is smooth, yet remarkably fresh and mouth-watering, well-rounded and early-maturing.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2016 - RVF) A Chinon with a distinct character!
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Nose
very elegant aromas of red berries
Palate
lively with firm tannins
Serve
at 16°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with veal blanquette, pot-au-feu, or poultry...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
For Anne-Charlotte Genet, the pursuit of perfectly balanced tannins that are smooth and unobtrusive is the key to producing wines that are enjoyable both young and aged. The result is a range of captivating 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
Wine rated (2017 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
La Cure is smooth, yet refreshingly crisp and mouth-watering, well-rounded and early-maturing.
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 pinnacle of the Chinon appellation—a testament to the team overseeing winemaking and the vineyards, selected by owner Jacques Genet. They maintain a high standard of excellence, given the estate’s size. Above all, the winemakers have revived 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 possess such essential flagship wines: Clos de la Dioterie (2 hectares of 80-year-old vines on clay-limestone soils, northeast-facing, in Sazilly), Clos du Chêne Vert (2 hectares in the town of Chinon, southwest-facing, steep slope, clay-limestone and flinty clay), Les Varennes du Grand Clos (4.5 hectares in Sazilly), aged eighteen months in barrels followed by ten months in bottles before release. As for the entry-level cuvées, they succeed in making Cabernet Franc accessible and refined, without losing the terroir’s essence. This is a great quality! These modern Cabernet Francs, both refined and deep, achieve the feat of retaining their approachable character, as seen in the 2019, 2020, and now 2021 vintages—among the most ambitious in the Loire!
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
3.6/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. JACK F. Posted on 02/17/2020
Didn't live up to its reputation or my expectations
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Review by Mr. JEAN M. Posted on July 12, 2018
This wine is perfect for my table and for my guests' enjoyment
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on 11/08/2020
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Review by Mr. LAURENT M. Posted on 11/07/2018
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Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on June 21, 2018
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