Retour Domaine Grosbois - Chinon - Glacière - Rouge - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Loire Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Chinon
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Cabernet Franc
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Dark red with bright carmine highlights.
Nose A nose that expresses the beautiful maturity of Cabernet Franc with a broad array of aromas and notes of fine graphite.
Palate This wine, with its juicy and fleshy structure, unveils fine tannins that are present yet delicate, revealing a perfectly balanced ensemble.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C
Food Pair with artisanal charcuterie, pot-au-feu, or leg of lamb.
Cellar ageing Enjoy now and until 2029 or later for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Nicolas and Sylvain Grosbois, awarded a star by the RVF Guide, craft the most approachable and delightful wines of the Chinon appellation.

Situated in Panzoult, a small village in Indre-et-Loire, Domaine Grosbois is one of the rare estates practicing polyculture. Here, viticulture intertwines with cattle and pig farming, as well as truffle oak cultivation. Everything is meticulously planned to promote biodiversity, making it an extraordinary estate.

Biodynamic principles truly come to life here, with Cabernet Franc finding a unique resonance: the focus is on the purity of the grape and finesse, all without any oaked aging.
Wine The 2021 Red Chinon Glacière is a model of ripe and alluring Cabernet. The latest addition to the range, this cuvée, vinified without sulfur, presents a spectrum of fruity aromas with hints of fine graphite. The structure is fleshy, nicely juicy, framed by delicate tannins; overall, it achieves perfect balance and delightful palatability. It will be a treat with roasted poultry or pâté en croûte, for instance. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Manual harvesting, complete destemming, 15-day maceration, and 6-month aging in concrete tanks. Vinified without sulfur with a slight addition at bottling.

Certified Organic and Biodynamic wine.
AWARDS
AWARDS The estate is rated 1 star in the 2024 RVF Guide of the Best Wines of France.
The estate is rated 3 stars in the 2024 Bettane + Desseauve Guide.
This cuvée received a 93/100 rating from our Selection Committee!