An elegant Loire red wine made from Cabernet Franc, showcasing the fine, silky style of this Chinon estate – cool spice, freshness and great finesse rather than heavy opulence.
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Deep ruby red with violet reflections, clear and vibrant in the glass.
Nose
Cassis, dark cherry and red berries, accompanied by bell pepper, black pepper and a delicate note of liquorice.
Palate
Dry, juicy and precise, with ripe dark fruit, cool spice and fine-grained tannins that support the fruit rather than overwhelm it.
Character
A poised, clearly defined Cabernet Franc with energy and depth, combining power and elegance, convincing through precision rather than sheer weight.
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb, braised beef cheek, duck breast or mushroom dishes with thyme.
Notes
From a historic family estate in Chinon that has practised gentle vineyard work for generations; the wines of Château de Coulaine are regarded as a benchmark for fine, terroir-driven Cabernet Francs with a silky texture and cool spice.
Tasting note
Character
A Chinon of remarkable finesse: dark berries, a hint of pepper and liquorice, accompanied by a silky texture that carries the tannins rather than overwhelming them. The 13.5% alcohol is perceptible yet never heavy – here Cabernet Franc reveals its cooler, more elegant side, far removed from any Bordeaux weight.
Terroir & Origin
The plateaux of Chinon offer a mosaic of clay-limestone and sandstone over a porous chalk bed. The continental climate with Atlantic influence ensures slow ripening – the foundation for wines that combine power and grace. In family hands for around 500 years, now run by Jean de Bonnaventure, an agricultural engineer who continues his ancestors’ legacy with modern expertise.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Pure Cabernet Franc, spontaneously fermented and aged in used barriques. The vines grow across some 19 hectares that have never been treated with chemicals for centuries – organic certification followed in 1997, the first in the entire appellation. Low yields of around 35 hl/ha and hand harvesting are a matter of course. A wine that lets the terroir speak, not the cellar.
Food Pairings
The cool spice and fine tannic structure make this Chinon a versatile food companion: pan-fried duck breast with a herb crust, rack of lamb with rosemary, stuffed peppers with minced meat and tomatoes, or a mature Comté with nuts. Also a surprisingly harmonious choice with smoked trout fillet and horseradish.
