Chinon
The Royal Fortress of Chinon, overlooking the Vienne River, was home to many kings and princes, from the Plantagenets to Richelieu.
- Colors : White, Rosé, Red
- Styles : Powerful and tannic, Powerful, tannic red wines, Cool and dry
- Grape varieties : Chenin, Cabernet Franc
Wine pairing
- Red
- White
Input
Amuse bouche
Dish
Red meat
Cheese
County
Dessert
Dark chocolate cakes
Input
Cocktails
Dish
Loire fish
Tasting
- Red
- White
Appearance
Chinon reds have an intense cherry to violet color, evolving to brown hues with purple highlights.
Nose
The wines can be light and delicate, very aromatic (red fruits), pleasant from their earliest youth
.Palate
full-bodied and robust, evolving towards complex aromas of stewed black fruits, sweet spices and game
.Conservation
10 Years
Service
14°
Appearance
Light Yellow
Nose
Yellow Fruit
Palate
Beautiful length on the palate and aromas of yellow fruits
.Conservation
8 to 12°C
Location
The appellation area extends over 26 communes, on either side of the Vienne River, up to its confluence with the Loire.
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