2020 Domaine Grosbois Chinon Gabare, Loire, France Radikon 55 hectares in Le Chambertin

55 hectares in Le Chambertin

framed by fine

Mas des Capitelles’ “Vintage” bottling showcases some of their extremely old Carignan plantings

Françoise’s father

5 hectare parcel of vines planted in 1982 on a south – southeast facing slope

2020 Domaine Grosbois Chinon Gabare, Loire, France Radikon 55 hectares in Le ChambertinFrom Demeter certified, biodynamically farmed Cabernet Franc parcels on the left bank of the Vienne, where sand, gravel, and light clay yield a lifted, aromatic style of Chinon. Hand harvested fruit is fermented with native yeasts and aged in cement and older barrels to preserve purity and crunch. The 2020 shows dark raspberry and redcurrant, graphite, leafy spice, and a subtle pyrazine snap, framed by fine, supple tannins. Bright acidity and a clean