Bernard Baudry Chinon Le Domaine, Loire, France 2021 Vougeot Pleasantly tart

Pleasantly tart

Dense and full-bodied with creamy tannins and deep core of ripe

The nose has an exotic mix of ripe fig

all farmed at a significantly lower yield than most producers in the appellation

or to cellar for several years

Bernard Baudry Chinon Le Domaine, Loire, France 2021 Vougeot Pleasantly tartThis cuve comes from Bernard Baudry's highest vineyard, which rests on a plateau of gravel, sand, and limestone, and it is arguably their best entry point into the charm of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, lithe and less dense than the bottlings from their clay and limestone terroirs. Spontaneous fermentation and unfiltered bottling lead to a delicate, peppery wine with notes of blackberries, currants, and leather.