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the Chinon area sits at the point where Anjou, Saumur and Touraine meet. The appellation embraces 19 towns and villages (Beaumont-en-Véron, Avoine, Chinon, Cravant, Tavant, Avon les Roches…) set either side of the Vienne. There are three different soil types: gravel and sand along the banks of the Vienne, Senonian calcareous clay or silica clay hills and plateaux. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon (restricted to a maximum 10%) flourish on the south facing sites.
Grape varieties: Vins rouges : cabernet franc, cabernet-sauvignon. Vins blancs secs : chenin
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each ‘terroir’ produces a different style of wine. The reds grown on the gravely soils are light, fruity and extremely aromatic. They reward early drinking. Wines from the silica clay plateaux and hillside sites are well-constituted, robust, tannic and elegant. They display rich, dense aromas and are wines to keep which become full and deep down the years. With a ruby-red hue, Chinon exhibits aromas of blackcurrant, violet, mineral and vegetal notes. Humus and truffle, empyreumatic fragrances and animal notes occur as they mature. Up until a few years ago, the character of Chinon wines was a result of blending wines from various sites. Nowadays, however, growers tend to separate site-specific wines and prefer old vines. Try with white and red meats (light Chinon), meats served in a sauce, game and cheeses (robust Chinon). Chinon also makes rosés with delicate, subtle aromas and limited edition whites from Chenin, which are dry and fruity.
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