Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $11.48Original €10.20≈ £8.67 | francois-chidaine.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 35% Côt, 35% Cabernet Franc and 30% Pineau d’Aunis
Drinking Window Drink by 2028
Classification AOC Touraine
Region Touraine
Soil Flint clay and clay-limestone soils.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Manual harvest; low-temperature fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless-steel tanks; maturation in stainless steel. The trade source recommends serving at 14–16°C and opening approximately 30 minutes before service.
Tasting Notes Light and approachable; ruby colour; sour-cherry, blackcurrant and other red-fruit aromas; supple, fruity palate with a notably fresh finish.
Food Pairing Fine charcuterie, white meats, savoury tarts and grilled foods.
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Total Acidity 3.59 g/L
Grape Varieties The sheet prints 40% Côt, 40% Cabernet Franc and 30% Pineau d’Aunis; these figures total 110% and are therefore internally inconsistent.
Drinking Window Minimum stated cellaring potential of 5 years; the source does not identify the starting date.
Region Touraine
Soil Flint clay and clay-limestone soils in cher valley parcels, Including chissay-en-touraine.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date May 2023
Production Details Manually harvested and fermented at low temperature with indigenous yeasts in stainless-steel tanks. Finished residual sugar is stated as below 0.5 g/L.
Tasting Notes Light, approachable ruby-red wine; aromas of sour cherry and blackcurrant; supple, fruity palate; lightly tannic and notably fresh finish.
Food Pairing Fine charcuterie, white meats, savoury tarts and grilled foods.
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