2023 CHINON Les Granges Domaine Bernard Baudry, Lea & Sandeman

CHINON

2023 Les Granges Domaine Bernard Baudry

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Grapes Cab Franc
Colour Red
Origin France, Loire
Other Certified Organic
Village Chinon
ABV 12%

From a parcel of 30- to 40-year-old vines in sandy, gravelly alluvial soils. Certified organic, and farmed with biodynamic methods as well. Fermented in stainless-steel tank and aged 9 months in concrete.
This wine is a consistent bargain, but even more so in the temperate 2023 vintage. It’s open and giving, ripe yet nervy, Franc's green streak well balanced by plenty of juicy red fruit. It also has depth, a meaty note that, combined with the peppery notes, recalls steak au poivre. I can’t believe a bottle like this is so well distributed and so affordable. Drinking range: 2025 - 2028 Rating: 16.5 Tara Q Thomas, www.JancisRobinson.com (Jan 2025)

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The 2023 Les Granges comes from sandy alluvial soils close to the Vienne, and was vinified in stainless steel before moving into concrete. It largely remained in cuve at the time of my visit, but this is a tasting from a small-volume early bottling. It has a beautiful colour in the glass, concentrated and vibrant, which had me checking the vintage. A classically poised nose, filled with warm, dark but fresh fruit, cherry stone, blackcurrant and blackberry. The palate takes this and adds a more floral edge, producing a charming and lightly textured style, fresh with just the barest touch of tannin. Fine grained and absolutely joyous. Drink now. The alcohol on the label is 12%. Rating: 92 Chris Kissack, www.thewinedoctor.com (May 2024)

Domaine Bernard Baudry

Bernard Baudry was born into a Chinon winemaking family in Cravant-les-Côteaux, Loire. Having studied oenology in Beaune, he started making his own wines in 1982, with only two hectares of vines. Today the estate is made up of 30 hectares, from six different sites, all of which are worked without the use of artificial herbicides or pesticides. His wines reflect the great versatility of Cabernet Franc when grown on different sites and are very much 'terroir' driven. Matthieu, his son has been working with Bernard since 2000 and now does most of the wine-making - the tradition continues. Beautiful wines, purely made, crisp and juicy Cabernet Franc.

Loire Valley Mixed 12

The Loire Valley Mixed 12: A Gastronomic Playground
The Loire Valley has long been known as the Garden of France. As global palates fatigue from heavily extracted and oak-laden wines, the savvy buyer is looking to the Loire for elegance, lightness, and extraordinary value. This region offers wines with energy, crystalline freshness, and a silky mouthfeel. We have curated a 12-bottle case featuring two bottles each of six exceptional wines. This collection serves as the ultimate dinner party toolkit, offering world-class precision without the premier price tag.
Inside the Mixed Case:

  • CRÉMANT DE LOIRE ROSÉ Brut, Domaine des Hauts Perrays: A traditional method sparkling wine made from Cabernet Franc and Grolleau. It offers fine bubbles, a pale pink hue, and notes of crushed wild strawberry with a crisp, pastry-like finish.

  • 2024 SANCERRE Silex Chavignol, Domaine Vincent Delaporte: A 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from the pure-flint soils of Chavignol. Expect a precise, citrus-driven palate underpinned by smoky minerality and a long, chalky finish.

  • 2023 ANJOU Blanc, Château de Plaisance: A biodynamically farmed 100% Chenin Blanc from the dark volcanic schist of the Anjou Noir. It balances a creamy mid-palate with fierce, tangy acidity and dried apple aromatics.

  • 2023 CHINON Les Granges, Domaine Bernard Baudry: A masterclass in elegance from a 100% Cabernet Franc vineyard. This red displays a supple, silky texture with ripe red berries and a refreshing graphite edge.

  • 2022 SAINT NICOLAS DE BOURGUEIL La Source, Domaine Yannick Amirault: An organically farmed 100% Cabernet Franc grown on sandy-gravel terraces. It is wonderfully open, delivering crushed raspberries and delicate, peppery spice.

  • 2024 POUILLY-FUMÉ, Domaine Hervé Seguin: A textbook 100% Sauvignon Blanc expression offering crisp green apple, gooseberry, and distinct gunflint tension.

This 12-bottle case comfortably surpasses our £150 complimentary delivery threshold, ensuring the shipping is entirely on us.

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