La Diablesse AOC 2022

Wine Description for La Diablesse AOC 2022 from Château de Coulaine

Character

The La Diablesse from Château de Coulaine carries its name with a certain elegance: devilishly seductive, yet always grounded and authentic. With an alcohol content of 13.0% vol. and a dry profile, this Cabernet Franc from the vintage 2022 displays the typical Loire character – slender, precise and with a lively, almost nervous energy that makes this varietal so unmistakable in its home region.

Terroir & Origin

Château de Coulaine lies in the heart of the Chinon appellation in the middle Loire Valley, a landscape shaped for centuries by tuffeau stone, limestone and the gentle light of the Atlantic climate. The year 2022 was a warm, dry vintage in the Loire with early ripening – the wines display richness without losing their characteristic freshness. The terroir of Coulaine, with its tuffeau and clay soils, imparts that mineral depth and coolness which gives Cabernet Franc here its distinctive expressiveness.

Varietal & Vinification

Cabernet Franc in the Loire is far more than a varietal – it is an attitude. Not a Bordeaux blend, not an auxiliary, but the undisputed king of Chinon. In the hands of Château de Coulaine, an estate that has championed artisanal and sustainable winemaking for generations, the varietal unfolds its full range: from delicate herbal notes through red berry fruit to a characteristic, spicy tannin structure. The ageing aims for clarity and varietal purity, not opulence.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine that truly shines at the table. Excellent with Rillettes de Tours, grilled goat’s cheese or a classic Coq au Vin. Equally convincing with lamb cutlets with herb crust or a charcuterie board featuring regional cured meats and terrines. Lightly chilled – around 16 °C – it reveals its full Loire soul.