Domaine Jourdan - Chinon - Les Varesnes - Red - 2021

Wine:

Still very young, the 2021 Red Chinon Les Varesnes opens with aromas of black fruit and striking graphite notes. The palate is concentrated and perfectly ripe, with firm, structured tannins. A fine bottle built to age, best enjoyed over the next six to eight years, and worth decanting if needed. Rated 92 out of 100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, destemmed, macerated for 15 days, aged for 12 months in cement vats.


Certified biodynamic wine.

Color:

Intense red with purple highlights.

Nose:

Dominant black fruit flavors mixed with lovely hints of graphite.

Palate:

A concentrated, ripe Chinon with tannins that are present but still a little firm. A wine suitable for aging and to be enjoyed quietly over the next few years.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Provençal lamb rack, red meats, beef skirt steak with shallots

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033

Annick and Francis Jourdan set down roots in Chinon just a decade ago—and since then, their reputation has only grown, driven by talent, dedication, and a clear vision.

Their 17 hectares, stretching from the plains along the Vienne River to the slopes of Cravant, are farmed biodynamically and vinified with precision. Each wine is a focused, pure expression of its terroir—thoughtful, clean, and deeply rooted in place.