Les Gravières

The Noble Terroir of Chinon permits to the Cabernet Franc to exprimate all its qualities. The clayey-siliceous plateaux and the clayey-limestone hillsides which produce elegant & concentrated Chinon and the gravelly and sandy terraces which produce fruity, soft & charming wines. Founded 80 years ago, our winegrowers family owns 85 hectares of vineyards which some Clos are considerated as the best terroir.

THE VINEYARD Soil : Gravel & Sand. Grape variety : cabernet franc.

VITICULTURE : - integrated farming system based on biological methods.

TASTING NOTES: Nice purple colour. Very pleasant nose with green pepper & small red  ruits aromas. Fruity, soft, easy to drink & charming. 

EVOLUTION: Can be kept for 4-5 years.

GASTRONOMIE: Served between 14°-16° Recommended with Chicken, Ham, Veal