Chinon Rouge
Château Coudray-Montpensier
APPELLATION
Chinon Rouge
GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Cabernet Franc
WINEMAKERS
Gilles Feray
TECHNICAL DATA
Acidity
3.61
Alcohol
13.6%
Built in the 15th Century by Pierre de Bournan and his son Louis, Château du Coudray Montpensier was established as a winery in 2003. Each plot of land in the Chinon region is vinified and aged separately, resulting in wines that are full bodied and expressive of the terroir.
WINEMAKING & VINTAGE NOTESThe grapes grow on different soils in the Chinon region, depending on the type of vintage. In dry and hot years, the vines thrive on clayeylimestone soils and in the wetter and cooler years they thrive on sandy soils. The grapes experience a cold maceration period of four to ten days before undergoing alcoholic fermentation which is done for a period of five to nine days at a temperature between 77°F–81°F. Malolactic fermentation follows and the wine is aged in both stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTESRobust scents of black fruit and vanilla. On the palate, fresh, elegant and refined, with soft, fruity, pleasing notes of blackcurrant and spice. Delicious with white meat, grilled red meat, turkey and a range of hard cheeses such as swiss, cheddar, and gouda.
