Joguet, Chinon Varennes Grand Clos other_regions_italy Opening in the glass with

Opening in the glass with notes of plums

leather and tobacco notes cling to the taut

incense and licorice are complicated by notes of violet and five-spice powder

As one would fully expect

18% Cabernet Franc and 17% Cabernet Sauvignon

Joguet, Chinon Varennes Grand Clos other_regions_italy Opening in the glass withFrom a plot of ungrafted vines that were selected out of the old material planted at Les Varennes, and harvested and bottled sooner than the regular cuvee, a 2005 Chinon Les Varennes du Grand Clos Franc de Pied displays a singular clarity as well as a flattering creaminess of texture to go along with its fresh fruitedness. Palate staining blackberry and cassis fruit wreathed in herbs and flowers and studded with pungent citrus zest combine for a