Maison Foucher Chinon La Vigne en Veron
Variety: Red
Region: Loire; Aquitaine
Country: France
Year: 2010
Price: $12.95
Shop review: This Chinon comes from the villages of Riviere, Beaumont en Veron and Savigny en Veron. The soils here are a mix of Argilo Calcaire and gravel which tend to produce wines that are a bit more approachable with soft tannins and lovely fruit. The core of the blend is a cuvee of old vines (45-50 years) raised mostly in used barriques, 1-3 years old. The balance is aged in tank, creating a wine that is birhgt, fresh and aromatic, with lovely cut. A perfect wine for picnics or by the glass in bistro like settings.
My review: On the nose, it is spicy and earthy, reminding me of red woods. You can taste smokiness but there is a unique smoothness to it at the same time.
I did not have food with this tasting.
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