Chinon
Pierre Ferrand is in an elite minority in Chinon as he makes a superb white wine from pure Chenin Blanc. It has subtle white flower and citrus aromas and a crisp, zesty palate of ripe orchard fruit. Pierre’s pale Chinon rosé, from pure Cabernet Franc, has an appealing redcurrant bouquet, bright berry flavours and a bright, palate cleansing acidity. Pierre also makes a fine red Chinon (again from pure Cabernet Franc) that hails from the heavier soils of the southern plateau. It has a lovely savoury palate of cassis and black plums supported by ripe tannins.
Also in Chinon, but over on the north bank at Panzoult, our long-serving suppliers Françis and Françoise Desbourdes produce a cracking, crowd-pleasing red wine. The Chinon l’Arpenty is packed with juicy raspberry and blackberry fruit and has a supple, savoury finish. After it has spent 5 minutes in an ice bucket you could drink it with practically anything!
White Wine
Red Wine
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