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Domaine Grosbois - Lady Cab' 2013

Domaine Grosbois - Lady Cab' 2013

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The Lady Cab’ cuvée is one of those fleeting wines that nature offers in challenging vintages. It reveals the feminine side of Cabernet with its light, refined tannins. A supple, lively wine with a lovely character— perfect for sharing with friends!

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Estate

Domaine Grosbois

Vintage

Lady Cab'

Vintage

2013

Designation

Chinon

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

sandy loam (millarge), Panzoult hillside, facing due south

Viticulture

vineyards in their third year of conversion to organic farming (Ecocert specifications)

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Making

Complete destemming, indigenous yeasts, 7 days of fermentation

Livestock Farming

in a tank

Alcohol content

11,5%

Eye

beautiful ruby color

Nose

Fresh, very fruity, with notes of red berries: blackcurrant, raspberry, cherry...

Palate

A supple, lively wine with a lovely character, featuring the lightness and finesse of Cabernet tannins

Serve

at 13-14°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2014

Drink before

2017

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

A d&eacute;guster sur des charcuteries, des grillades, des salades...<br/>

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

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—which lend them more natural suppleness than 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.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

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 there since 1850; a long tradition carried on since 2008 by Nicolas, who explored the world of winemaking—in France and abroad (Chile, Oregon, Australia...)—before taking over this 15-hectare vineyard.

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

Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

The gentle, uniform slopes of the commune 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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4/5

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