Maps!! Going back to your previous written piece, would you say a bottling of Le Chêne Vert (from any producer) would be a good benchmark wine for Chinon's première côte? Or would you instead turn to some of the other vineyards you mentioned, such as Clos de l'Olive? It's totally worth checking out some of the historical sites in the Loire one time! Loving the super nerdy content, keep up the good work. And I hope you have an amazing time in Chinon in a few weeks.
Ahhh that’s a good question. It is hard to say. Each of those examples from the première côte are a little different in terms of soils and exposures. Not to mention stylistic differences between producers. So I don’t have an answer for you Tom. Best to try them all. 😁 Thank you for taking the time to read and for your thoughtful comment!
Great article (I love the maps!). I'm "verte" with envy that you'll soon be visiting Chinon. Have you been to Fontevraud Abbey? The tomb effigies of Eleanor, Richard etc are in the Abbey church. Nice collection of modern art in the entry building. Looking forward to your upcoming dispatches!
Thank you, Michael! I’m so glad you enjoy the post. You know, whenever I’ve in the Loire, I’m so focused on tastings that I don’t ever make time to absorb the culture and history of the region. I really need to take an extra day just to do Fontvraud and other spots. Next month in Chinon I hope to do a little more of that! Thank you again for reading and for all your support!
Maps!! Going back to your previous written piece, would you say a bottling of Le Chêne Vert (from any producer) would be a good benchmark wine for Chinon's première côte? Or would you instead turn to some of the other vineyards you mentioned, such as Clos de l'Olive? It's totally worth checking out some of the historical sites in the Loire one time! Loving the super nerdy content, keep up the good work. And I hope you have an amazing time in Chinon in a few weeks.
Ahhh that’s a good question. It is hard to say. Each of those examples from the première côte are a little different in terms of soils and exposures. Not to mention stylistic differences between producers. So I don’t have an answer for you Tom. Best to try them all. 😁 Thank you for taking the time to read and for your thoughtful comment!
Oh twist my arm why don't you!! 😂
Great article (I love the maps!). I'm "verte" with envy that you'll soon be visiting Chinon. Have you been to Fontevraud Abbey? The tomb effigies of Eleanor, Richard etc are in the Abbey church. Nice collection of modern art in the entry building. Looking forward to your upcoming dispatches!
Thank you, Michael! I’m so glad you enjoy the post. You know, whenever I’ve in the Loire, I’m so focused on tastings that I don’t ever make time to absorb the culture and history of the region. I really need to take an extra day just to do Fontvraud and other spots. Next month in Chinon I hope to do a little more of that! Thank you again for reading and for all your support!
Ha! To put it in Cab Franc terms, Fontevraud is about halfway in between Cravant-les-Coteaux and Varrains. ;^)
Haha. Now you’re speaking my language! 😍
Great stuff ! Thank you and looking forward to more lieu dits deep dives!
Thank you, Max! There are definitely more in the works! Any requests? 😁
Les Poyeux in Saumur, La Croix Boissee in Chinon come to mind !
Great suggestions! I can definitely tee those up! 😃