“Fifty-year-old Cabernet vines planted on flinty clay soils have produced a charming Chinon—full-bodied and fresh, with flavors of black fruit complemented by spicy notes and a hint of vanilla. A job well done.” (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
Aromas of candied fruit, with animal notes of leather, followed by scents of the forest floor
Palate
Powerful and full-bodied, smooth, with well-integrated oak, lovely acidity, and supple tannins
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before, in a carafe
Drink before
2031+
Food and wine pairings
Best enjoyed with red meats—including game, duck breast, or ribeye—it pairs best with “Sainte-Maure” goat cheese…
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1 star (A high-quality, recommended wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Established in 1981 on part of the family estate in Cravant-les-Coteaux, Pierre Sourdais cultivates his 27 hectares of vineyards using organic farming methods, with vineyards located both on the plains and on the hillsides. The Réserve-Stanislas and Les-Boulaies vintages are the ones to seek out first; they produce the wines with the richest tannic structure and the greatest aging potential.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
Fifty-year-old Cabernet vines planted on flinty clay soils have produced a charming Chinon—full-bodied and fresh, with flavors of dark fruit complemented by spicy notes and a hint of vanilla. A job well done.
About the estate:
It was at Moulin-à-Tan that oak bark was once ground for use in tanning hides at the region’s many tanneries. Today, the old mill has given way to a 27-hectare organic vineyard run by Pierre Sourdais, who is gradually passing the business on to his daughter Caroline and his son-in-law Sylvain. A trusted name in the Chinon region.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Domain City