Chinon, Ch. Coudray-Montpensier

Chinon, Ch. Coudray-Montpensier

Item # 50718 750 mL

Château Coudray-Montpensier is an historic estate that dates to the 12th century. Today, there are 34 hectares of vines planted in clay and chalk-based soils. This Chinon is made from Cabernet Franc. Abundant in blackberry aromas with minerals and tannins. Pair this red wine with braised chicken.
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Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Loire
Producer
Ch. Coudray-Montpensier
Grape Variety
Cabernet Franc
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Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Cabernet Franc

Relegated to moderate obscurity in modern times, Cabernet Franc is in fact the proud parent of the attention-hogging Cabernet Sauvignon (after an illicit affair with Sauvignon Blanc a hundred-odd years ago). Cabernet Franc has remained close to its roots in France, enjoying small pockets of popularity primarily in the Loire Valley (specifically in Chinon), where it is often bottled as a varietal wine, and in Bordeaux where it is still used in moderate percentages in the typical blends. In fact,...

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