Fabrice Gasnier Chinon Vieilles Vignes 2022 Consignment A very pale pink color

A very pale pink color

Tinta Bairrada

Recaredo Intens Rosat embodies the chromatic intensity achieved by grapes in the Mediterranean region

extended lees aging — and Ca' del Bosco is one of the region's founding benchmark estates

one can only hope that he'll decide to plant more 'forgotten' grapes

Fabrice Gasnier Chinon Vieilles Vignes 2022 Consignment A very pale pink colorFrom 50 to 55 year old Cabernet Franc vines on limestone rich slopes in Cravant les Coteaux, this organic and biodynamic Chinon balances ripeness with pristine freshness. The wine reveals cassis, dark berries, and floral notes on a clean bouquet, while the medium bodied palate shows round, juicy character framed by delicate, tense tannins. Aged six months in large wooden vessels following 30 days of maceration with indigenous yeastfinesse driven Loire