“Fifty-year-old Cabernet vines planted on flinty clay soils have produced a graceful Chinon—full-bodied and fresh, with black fruit flavors 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, nice acidity, and supple tannins
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 hour beforehand in a carafe
Drink before
2031+
Food and Wine Pairings
Best enjoyed with red meats—including game, duck breast, or a rib of beef—it pairs best with “Sainte-Maure” goat cheese…
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Established since 1981 on part of the family estate in Cravant-les-Coteaux, Pierre Sourdais cultivates his 27 hectares of vineyards using organic farming methods, with some plots on the plains and others 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 (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Fifty-year-old Cabernet vines planted in flinty clay soils have produced a graceful Chinon—full-bodied and fresh, with black fruit flavors accented by spicy notes and a hint of vanilla. A job well done.
About the estate:
It was at the 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 sure bet in the Chinon region.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Domain City