“A lovely wine for this 2013 vintage—distinctive and silky, with a well-defined, powerful finish.” (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2016) These old vines, the estate’s original heritage, produce a wine full of elegance and finesse.
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Eye
cherry-colored dress
Nose
elegant, with very fruity notes
Palate
Juicy, rich, and elegant. Silky texture. Powerful finish
Serve
at 16°C
Drink starting at
2016
Drink before
2023
Food and Wine Pairings
It will pair very well with red or white meats, cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
A lovely wine from 2013—elegant and silky, with a well-defined, powerful finish.
About the estate:
Fabrice Gasnier, the new president of the Chinon winegrowers’ association, has been managing this 31-hectare family estate in Cravant-les-Côteaux—a mecca for clay-limestone soils—using biodynamic methods since 2006. The Graves opens the red wine lineup with astonishing mineral depth; L’Ancienne takes it a step further in power, and the Vieilles Vignes cuvée continues this progression with more refined tannins. The Queue de Poêlon cuvée, aged in concrete tanks crafted by the producer himself, offers a rare richness. The two vineyard plots, with vines ranging from 70 to 75 years old, contribute to the signature cru, designed for long-term aging. Priced from 7 to 19 euros, these wines offer value for money that is hard to beat in the region.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated Estate (2021 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 wine:
Les Vieilles Vignes is more expressive, with a distinct, approachable character and a long finish.
About the estate:
For four generations, the Gasnier family has been running this estate in Cravant-les-Coteaux. Fabrice works 29 hectares, all planted on light soils. His wines showcase the floral notes and delicate textures—never overly long on the palate, yet so easy to drink—that have made the Chinons of Rabelais legendary. “Queue du Poëlon,” which highlights a plot of 60-year-old vines, is aged in concrete tanks.