Domaine Charles Joguet Chinon Les Varennes du Grand Clos 2020 750ml

Domaine Charles Joguet Chinon “Les Varennes du Grand Clos” 2020 is a distinguished single-vineyard Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley of France. Sourced from an emblematic vineyard in Sazilly, planted between 1962 and 1976, this wine showcases the depth and complexity of its distinctive siliceous-clay and siliceous-limestone terroir. The warm, early-ripening 2020 vintage delivers expressive fresh red fruit, aromatic spices, and a generous yet balanced palate. Fermented with careful temperature control and aged in French oak barrels before further maturation in vats, it combines concentration and structure with refined elegance. Produced from organically farmed grapes, this Chinon offers immediate appeal while retaining excellent potential for further development.

Tasting Notes:

Colour:
Bright, deep ruby red with youthful garnet reflections.

Nose:
Expressive aromas of red and dark berries, cherry, violet, and fresh herbs, layered with black pepper, subtle spice, and earthy nuances.

Palate:
Powerful yet refined, with concentrated red and dark fruit, refreshing acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a velvety texture balanced by a mineral backbone.

Finish:
Long and persistent, with lingering berry fruit, savoury herbs, gentle spice, and elegant earthy complexity.