Domaine Gasnier Chinon Vieilles Vignes 2020
The estate of Domaine Gasnier is comprised of 25 hectares, all within the commune of Cravant-les-Coteaux. The Gasniers employ biodynamic techniques in farming, no pesticides or herbicides. The newly released 2019 is a beautiful bright and fruity wine, redolent of cedar and fresh red fruit. The wine is vinified in tank to maintain that pristine fruit.
In what appears to be a great 2020 vintage in France, Gasnier’s Chinon (Cabernet Franc) is a particular standout and I’m expecting it will once again be rewarded with a high score when the Wine Advocate gets their hands on it. For now, it remains a little bit of a well-kept secret. For an under $25 Loire Valley red, this one more than overdelivers. Â
Original price was: $25.00.$21.00Current price is: $21.00.
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Soon to be Rated
Lately, this Chateau has been on an absolute tear, earning some huge 90+ scores in the last couple of vintages. When Parker’s Wine Advocate gets a hold of this one, I expect the trend to continue. The newly released 2020 Chinon Vieilles Vignes is a blend of two terroirs, the terrace between the river and the hillsides on siliceous clay topping the limestone subsoil and the hillside terrace on flinty clay over limestone. It’s made in small concrete vats and aged for six months in a 10-year-old barrel, giving it elegance as well as tremendous depth. Red and dark fruits carefully intertwined with licorice. This is vibrant, fresh and ready to go. A Cabernet Franc worth celebrating. Â
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