Domaine des Clos Godeaux Chinon 2005
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A fresh and fruity Cabernet Franc from the Chinon region in the Loire - great for drinking young.
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Release Notes:
A fruity and spicy wine made from 100% Cabernet Franc grown in five vineyard plots across the Chinon region. Like much of the rest of France, 2005 was an excellent vintage in the Loire.
Tasting Notes:
A brilliant ruby colored wine with raspberry, blackberry, herb, and roasted green pepper aromas. A smooth medium-bodied attack with cherry fruit, blackcurrant, chocolate, spice, and pepper flavors. Good complexity and concentration precedes a long finish on spice with supple tannins. Chinon is one of the few red wines that
works with grilled fish, especially salmon. It also compliments ham, poultry, lamb, and hard cheeses. Drink now through 2012.
Winery:
Domaine des Clos Godeaux owns five small vineyards spread throughout the different soils and microclimates of the Chinon region. This
allows winemaker Philippe Brocourt to produce complex wines with a variety of... Read more
Region:
Chinon is the birthplace of Cabernet Franc−hearty
red wines that have been famous since the Middle Ages. Recently Chinon wines are enjoying a renaissance thanks to the efforts of high-quality small producers.
