Planted in 2002, this plot is called Francs de Pieds because it is planted directly, without phylloxera-resistant rootstock. This allows for an even purer, simpler and more ethereal expression of the grape variety. This Chinon cuvée is not produced every year...
Features
Estate
Château de Coulaine
Cuvée
Francs de Pieds
Vintage
2015
Designation
Chinon
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Plots at the bottom of the clay-limestone slope
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional with indigenous yeasts, slow malolactic fermentation in barrels after alcoholic fermentation in small vats.
Breeding
11 months in 5-wine oak barrels, then in bulk until bottling
Alcohol content
12,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby red color
Nose
Red and black fruit - typical of Cabernet Franc
Mouth
Gourmand and airy. Some spices and ripe fruit
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with white meats, grilled red meats, a charcuterie platter, garden vegetables, pasta, quiches, fresh or ashy goats' cheeses...
Château de Coulaine
Chinon
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
The new generation at the helm of the Bonnaventure family, Jean and Tatiana, are taking this historic estate, planted with vines as far back as the 14th century, and whose 12-hectare vineyard almost disappeared after the serious phylloxera crisis, to the next level. The age of the vines and the emphasis on organic farming have contributed to the growing success of this estate, which offers excellent value for money. Recommended range, serious address.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
The estate has been in the Bonnaventure family since the Middle Ages, when the vines of the historic Château de Turpenay were planted. In 1988, Étienne and Pascale de Bonnaventure undertook the expansion of the estate. They revived the spirit of the great wines of Beaumont, the first step of the Chinon appellation, on the Loire side, where the more oceanic-influenced Cabernets gain in lace and fruit finesse, compared to those of the eastern part of the appellation. Today, Château de Coulaine produces a brilliant range of organic Chinons, combining fresh fruit and textural elegance. The vintages do not erase the expression of the terroirs: the suppleness (Beaumont clay and silica) in Château de Coulaine and the fresh firmness of the clay-limestone soils in Les Picasses, Clos de Turpenay (south-facing) and La Diablesse (in its old vine, north-facing version). Since January 2017, Jean de Bonnaventure, son of Étienne and Pascale, has been at the helm of the estate.
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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