2022 Domaine Bernard Baudry "Grezeaux" Chinon, Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE This 100% Cabernet Franc wine comes from the oldest vines held by the estate, at 60 years old. The vineyard is mid slope on gravelly, alluvial soil. Hand harvested, de stemmed grapes see fermentation and aging in cement prior to bottling. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Bernard Baudry is unquestionably one of Chinons most outstanding producers. Not only does he have the talent to make delicious and consistent wines, vintage to vintage, but he is

The vineyards are being expanded with the planting of new grape varieties to enable diversification of the product portfolio

Clay-limestone crossed by veins of marl in some places

The sun’s intensity in the south to southwest facing GL is high

80% whole clusters

becoming the fourth generation to lead since the estate was founded in 1919

Now run by Rémi Branger and Gwénaëlle Croix

They cultivate their vineyards in Barolo

The bunches are handpicked and handselected from our centenary vineyards in Bairrada (3 to 4 bunches/vine)

and undergo a short cold maceration before fermenting in stainless steel

along with river’s clay loam soils

Blend of biodynamics

The point is not to produce green or vegetal Cabernet Franc but to find that perfect razor’s edge maturity that privileges the varietal’s earthiness and spiciness while showing off the fruit and elegance at the same time