Vintage after vintage, Domaine Grosbois presents a smooth, easy-drinking, and generous wine: “Cuisine de ma Mère,” a call to conviviality. We love its fresh fruitiness and full-bodied texture. It’s a wine you’ll enjoy serving with simple, traditional dishes.
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Eye
beautiful ruby-red dress
Nose
Fresh, very fruity, with notes of red berries: blackcurrant, raspberry, cherry...
Palate
smooth, very tender, very lovely expression
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink starting at
2016
Drink before
2019
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, small game, cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (2014 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
In 2018 and 2019, Nicolas Grosbois’s wines ranked among the best in their appellation; this talented winemaker from the Loire Valley skillfully cultivates his 9 hectares of Chinon vineyards using biodynamic methods. Those who don’t care for oaky wines will find much to enjoy at the estate, especially since the wines are sourced from the yellow sands of Panzoult: these soils impart more natural suppleness than the clay-limestone soils. The “Gabarre” cuvée takes its name from the boats that once sailed the river; it features expressive, approachable tannins while retaining a peppery finish. The “Clos-du-Noyer” exhibits graphite notes that blend with black fruit, accompanied by an intense, well-structured sap-like quality. With prices that remain reasonable and accessible, this is a true gem of a winery, highly recommended.
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Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A former 15th-century fortified farmhouse situated on the hillside above Chinon. The Grosbois family has been growing grapes here since 1850; a long tradition carried on since 2008 by Nicolas, who explored the world of winemaking—in France and abroad (Chile, Oregon, Australia, etc.)—before taking over this 15-hectare vineyard.
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Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (2014 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
The gentle, uniform slopes of the town of Panzoult consist mainly of “millarge”—yellow quartz-rich sands—on which Cabernet Franc produces Chinons that are less tannic than those grown on clay-limestone soils. “This sun-drenched terroir needs to be showcased,” explains Nicolas Grosbois, who joined the family estate in 2008 after spending ten years as a “flying winemaker.” Having spent time in New Zealand and Chile, this thirty-something returned with a strong aversion to oak. He ferments and ages his reds exclusively in tanks. His Clos du Noyer cuvée prioritizes the full expression of the grape’s flavor while emphasizing finesse. Montet, the new creation born on a limestone slab, is one of Chinon’s great reds. Nicolas Grosbois is also a managing partner at the Domaine des Hauts Baigneux (Azay-le-Rideau).
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Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (2014 vintage) (Very good wine)
Customer Rating
3.7/5
based on 15 reviews
Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN V. Published on April 26, 2016
A good, distinctive Chinon—very pleasant
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Review by Mr. PASCAL B. Published on August 2, 2022
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Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN L. Published on April 8, 2019
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Review by Mr. DAMIEN L. Published on April 8, 2019
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Review by Mr. CHARLES P. Published on March 22, 2019
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Review by Mr. BENJAMIN F. Posted on May 24, 2018
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Review by Mr. ADRIEN D. Published on September 30, 2017
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