Retour Jean-Maurice Raffault - Chinon - Red - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Loire Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Chinon
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Cabernet Franc
ALCOHOL: 12.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Very intense ruby-black red.
Nose Precise and pure with notes of graphite.
Palate This Chinon is firm and easy to digest, with a fresh, tangy aftertaste that brings balance. The whole reveals a fine expression of ripe Cabernet Franc, with plenty of freshness and sparkle.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 16 and 18°C.
Food Red meats, cold cuts.
Cellar ageing From now until 2029
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine The Loire Valley, known for its hidden gems, continues to delight us with reasonably priced wines. Domaine Jean-Maurice Raffault, located in Chinon, is one of those cherished estates that impresses with both the quality and consistency of its production, as well as its highly attractive prices!

Rodolphe Raffault now manages the family estate, practicing organic farming and focusing on creating expressive cuvées. He prioritizes single-vineyard selections and meticulous aging processes.
Wine From sandy and gravelly soils, vinified without oak, the 2021 Red Chinon reveals crisp, perfectly ripe fruity flavours with dominant notes of graphite. This wine is pure and precise, beautifully expressing the Cabernet Franc grape with a fresh and tangy finish, supported by a firm and well-balanced structure. Easy to drink, it can be enjoyed over the next five years. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested, sorted, macerated for 15 days, fermented and aged on fine lees for several months.
AWARDS
AWARDS A wine rated 92-93/100 by our Committee!