Sandrine and Fabrice Gasnier - Chinon Pierres Chaudes 2021

Sandrine et Fabrice Gasnier - Chinon Pierres Chaudes 2021

Chinon|Red wine|Organic

4/5 (6 customers)

90/100

RVF

(2019 Vintage Notes)

Cabernet Franc

fruity

freshness

fond of

white meat

organic & good

Immerse yourself in the world of Chinon wines with Les Pierres Chaudes from Sandrine and Fabrice Gasnier, and discover a full-bodied, well-rounded Cabernet Franc. Rich and full-flavored, it is built around fresh, vibrant fruit and unfolds a beautiful aromatic palette of red currant, morello cherry, and subtle peppery notes. A delightful red wine full of tenderness!

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Estate

Domaine Fabrice Gasnier

Vintage

Pierres Chaudes

Vintage

2021

Designation

Chinon

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

Early-maturing siliceous clay soils containing granite pebbles on limestone subsoils

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Destemming followed by gravity-fed transfer to vats, no yeast added, 25-day maceration, fermentation in concrete vats

Livestock farming

In concrete tanks

Alcohol content

12,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Ruby-red color with purple highlights

Nose

Expressive with notes of red berries (raspberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant)

Palate

Rich with red fruit flavors, delicate and indulgent, with a hint of spice and silky tannins

Serve

At 14-16°C

Drink before

2028-2033

Food and wine pairings

Serve with grilled white or red meat, a charcuterie platter, garden vegetables, a pasta dish, fresh or ash-coated goat cheese...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

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 prime area for clay-limestone soils—using biodynamic methods since 2006. The Graves opens the red wine range with astonishing mineral depth; L’Ancienne takes power a step further, 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, ranging from 70 to 75 years old, contribute to the signature cru, designed for long-term aging. Priced from 7 to 19 euros, this represents value for money that is hard to beat in the region.

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Wine rated (2021 guide) 90/100 (2019 vintage)

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 estate:

For four generations, the Gasnier family has been running this estate in Cravant-les-Coteaux. Fabrice tends to 29 hectares of vineyards, all planted on light soils. In his wines, we find the floral notes and delicate textures—never overly long, yet so easy to drink—that have made the Chinons of Rabelais legendary. Queue du Poëlon, which showcases a plot of 60-year-old vines, is aged in concrete tanks.

Customer rating

4/5

based on 6 reviews

Review by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on May 15, 2024