Chinon – La Croix Boissée – Domaine Lambert 2019

Grape varieties : 100% Cabernet Franc

Characteristics : This 2019 Chinon La Croix Boissée is distinguished by its powerful aromas of black fruits, coffee, undergrowth, and smoky notes. On the palate, it offers great richness with a silky texture, combining beautiful body and roundness. This wine is powerful, balanced by crystalline acidity that gives it a beautiful freshness and a persistent length on the finish.

Food Pairing : This wine pairs perfectly with meat dishes such as beef fillet with porcini mushrooms, roast lamb, or pheasant with potatoes and garlic confit. It also pairs well with chicken livers stewed with bacon and chestnuts.

The Estate : Domaine Lambert, located in Cravant-les-Coteaux in the Chinon appellation, has been certified organic since 2000 and biodynamic since 2011. The estate prides itself on respecting the lunar cycles in its viticultural practices, vinifying with indigenous yeasts and aging its wines in wooden barrels for 12 to 24 months. The vines used for this wine are between 45 and 60 years old, which contributes to the complexity and depth of this Chinon.