"While the estate is best known for its Bourgueils, it has produced this Chinon—and what a Chinon it is! The ruby color is intense, though not as much as the nose, which releases a deep bouquet blending very ripe fruit with sweet spices. The fruit, with blackcurrant at the forefront, unfolds on a lively, full-bodied palate, supported by silky, well-integrated tannins. Robust and generous, the jury loved it. Drink now or cell it for a few years. At this price, it’s a real bargain.” (Le Guide Hachette 2026).
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Eye
Deep garnet color, brilliant
Nose
Juicy, with lovely complexity, aromas of very ripe red fruits, cocoa, dark chocolate, and sweet spices
Palate
Very full-bodied and rich, with silky, well-integrated tannins, and smoky and peppery notes on the finish
Serve
Decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2034+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with meat dishes in sauce, game, a capon stuffed with morels, eggplant parmigiana, black pudding with chestnuts, aged cheeses...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Featured (Successful wine)
About the wine:
While the estate is best known for its Bourgueils, this Chinon—and what a Chinon it is!—is a standout. The ruby color is intense, though not quite as intense as the nose, which releases a deep bouquet blending very ripe fruit with sweet spices. The fruit, with blackcurrant at the forefront, unfolds on a lively, full-bodied palate, supported by silky, well-integrated tannins. Robust and generous, the jury loved it. Drink now or cell it for a few years. At this price, it’s a real bargain.
About the estate:
Owned by the Meslet, Thouet, and Rouzier families, this estate—founded in 1913 and known for its consistently high quality—spans 33 hectares, comprising 45 plots and three appellations: Chinon, Bourgueil, and Saint-Nicolas. It has been managed by Germain Meslet since 2012.
Customer rating
3.6/5
based on 9 reviews
Review by Ms. MARIANNE R. Posted on March 19, 2026
A wine with real character! Tannins on the palate, spices, and a lovely spicy intensity. It would benefit from being cellared for a while before drinking. Global warming? It’s starting to resemble the flavors of Côtes du Rhône... Great value for money and a wonderful discovery!
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Review by Mr. GILLES D. Posted on 02/12/2026
Fresh out of its youth, this well-structured Chinon makes a strong impression with its substantial tannic framework, which supports a silky texture of macerated and spicy black fruits, enlivened by a pronounced freshness and a touch too much pepper on the finish. A wine with character, seemingly discovered early on, paired with a wild boar sauté with chanterelle mushrooms. Rating = 3.3.
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Review by Mr. JEAN YVES M. Posted on March 4, 2026
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Review by Mr. ROBERT P. Posted on January 13, 2026
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC G. Posted on 12/09/2025
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Review by Mr. PIERRE C. Posted on 12/09/2025
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Review by Eric S. Posted on November 27, 2025
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Review by Ms. STEPHANIE M. Posted on 11/19/2025
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Review by Mr. PAUL M. Posted on 10/26/2025
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