DOMAINE GROSBOIS Chinon 'Cuisine de ma Mere' (Cabenet Franc) 2021 Bottle -VGN/ORG

Description

Domaine Grosbois is a 9 hectare Domaine run by two brothers, Nicolas and Sylvain. Their family vineyard is located at a place called 'The Pressoir' Panzoult in the Chinon appellation in the heart of the Loire Valley. Nicolas arrived at the family estate in 2008, after spending 10 years as a 'flying winemaker' and having spent time in New Zealand, Australia, Chile and Oregon. After his time abroad, Nicolas strongly believes in not vinifying and ageing in wood, choosing concrete instead to preserve the freshness and vitality. No old oak has been used since 2015. Sylvain similarly spent time abroad in Chile, Oregon working for Domaine Drouhin and Australia. The brothers are passionate about organic viticulture.

The vinification changes a little every year depending on what the harvest gives you, Nicolas says, like a chef in the kitchen, you must react. The Cuisine de ma mère comes from their young vines from clay and sand and is designed for early drinking. The grapes are destemmed and undergo a 5-day skin maceration, fermented in concrete and then aged in concrete.

Fabulous crunchy, fresh Chinon. Ripe Cabernet Franc at its most attractive. Chill it to 14-15c and its just a delicious drink and perfect lighter drinking. Works well with charcuterie, lamb and pork too.