“Made with native yeasts and aged in old oak, this wine is driven by its tannins, rich red fruit, and acidity. The wine comes from 30-year-old vines, delivering just the right concentration while retaining its vibrancy. Drink starting in 2021. ” (Wine Enthusiast 2019) Etienne de Bonnaventure produces a delicious Chinon here, with a clear, light red color, lovely notes of red fruit, and fullness on the palate.
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Eye
A fairly dark red color
Nose
On ripe red berries
Mouth
Well-balanced and smooth, with a lovely freshness. The tannins are noticeable but are starting to soften...
Serve
At 16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2021
Drink before
2026
Production
9,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with pork tenderloin with mango, ginger, and Sichuan pepper; Bordeaux-style porcini mushrooms; pheasant terrine; or stuffed squab...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The new generation at the helm of Bonnaventure—Jean and Tatiana—is taking this historic estate to new heights in the finest possible way. The age of the vines and the shift toward organic farming are contributing to the growing success of this estate, which offers excellent value for money. A highly recommended range from a reputable producer.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
This Cabernet Franc has a lovely, lively character. It is entering a period of closure. The Cabernet Franc’s lively expression is still a bit tight; it will open up over the next ten to fifteen years.
About the estate:
The estate has been in the Bonnaventure family since the Middle Ages, when the vines of the historic vineyard at Château de Turpenay were first planted. In 1988, Étienne and Pascale de Bonnaventure undertook the expansion of the estate. They revived the spirit of the great wines of Beaumont, the first tier of the Chinon appellation on the Loire side, where the Cabernets, under a more oceanic influence, gain delicacy and fruit finesse compared to those from the eastern part of the appellation. Château de Coulaine now produces a brilliant range of organic Chinons, combining fresh fruit with elegant texture. The vintages do not obscure the expression of the terroirs: the suppleness (Beaumont clay and silica) in Château de Coulaine and the fresh firmness of the clay-limestone soils in Les Picasses, Clos de Turpenay (south-facing), and La Diablesse (in its old-vine version, north-facing). Since January 2017, Jean de Bonnaventure, the son of Étienne and Pascale, has been at the helm of the estate and continues the family’s legacy with rigor, tact, and sensitivity.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated 92/100
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About wine:
Made using native yeasts and aged in old oak barrels, this wine is driven by its tannins, rich red fruit, and acidity. The wine comes from 30-year-old vines, offering just the right concentration while retaining its vibrancy. Best enjoyed starting in 2021.
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