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Domaine de L'R - Chinon Le Canal des Grands Pièces 2021
Domaine de L'R - Chinon Le Canal des Grands Pièces 2021

Domaine de L'R - Chinon Le Canal des Grands Pièces 2021

Chinon|Red wine|Organic

89/100

RVF

(2020 Vintage Notes)
Cabernet Franc
fruity
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Alluring and rich, this wine—fermented in concrete tanks—is a red with a bold, fruity character. It captivates with powerful aromas of red berries and a smooth, rounded palate. A bottle to uncork with friends, paired with delicious regional charcuterie!

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Estate

Domaine de L'R

Vintage

Le Canal des Grands Pièces

Vintage

2021

Designation

Chinon

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Franc, vignes de 25 à 35 ans

Regions

Gravel, former riverbed of the Vienne (sandy-gravelly)

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Gravity transfer to tanks, spontaneous fermentation (native yeasts) in unglazed cement tanks with light, short daily pump-overs

Livestock Farming

4 à 6 mois sur lies fines en cuve ciment, léger sulfitage (<20g/ hl SO2 libre).

Alcohol content

12%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A dark red color with purplish undertones

Nose

Full-bodied with lovely fruit aromas (raspberry, cherry)

Palate

Curvy, alluring, and a foodie

Serve

At 15 °C

Drink before

2024

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with charcuterie from Tours (rillettes, rillons, etc.), poultry, Mediterranean cuisine, and spicy dishes...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Frédéric Sigonneau has revived the family estate: this newcomer to Chinon cut his teeth at Antoine Foucault. His six hectares in Cravant are certified organic, though he avoids the extremes of sulfur-free winemaking for most of his wines. The “Folies-du-Noyer-Vert” wines are aged in oak and are intended for short-term aging.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

After spending two years in Spain (at Dominio de Atauta in the Ribera del Duero), Frédéric Sigonneau founded his winery in 2007 using the vines from his family’s estate in Cravant-lès-Coteaux. His vineyard now covers 8 hectares and is cultivated organically, with a focus on biodynamic practices.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (2022 guide) 89/100 (2020 vintage)

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the estate:

After gaining experience in Spain (Ribera del Duero with Bertrand Sourdais), Frédéric Sigoneau returned to his home region and, in 2007, took over several plots in Cravant-les-Coteaux. He is committed to managing the vineyard and producing wine as naturally as possible. The estate is now in full swing, producing several distinctive wines. Frédéric’s keen sense of fruit comes through clearly in the “Les 5 Éléments” cuvée. Try to track down one of the rare bottles of “Les Mains Sales” for a truly indulgent experience.

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