Domaine de la Commanderie Chinon &

Domaine de la Commanderie Chinon 'Tradition Eleve En Barriques' 2022

Savoury & Earthy Reds Cabernet Franc Loire Valley , France
Dark berries, peppery spice and savoury oak, with fleshy fruit and firm, chalky tannins.
£21.95
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Why You'll Love It
A substantial Chinon with plenty of Cabernet Franc character. Ripe blackberry and dark cherry sit alongside peppery spice and a savoury, toasted edge, while firm tannins give the fruit shape. A good bottle for roast lamb, beef casserole or mushroom dishes that need a red with some grip.
About The Producer
Domaine de la Commanderie was founded by Philippe Pain in 1982 and remains a family estate, with his daughters Clothilde and Honorine involved in the vineyards and cellar. Its Chinon wines come from Panzoult and Cravant-les-Coteaux, where Cabernet Franc grows on gravel, sand and clay over limestone. The family began converting the estate to organic farming in 2019, making both approachable, fruit-led reds and more structured wines for ageing.
Winemaking Information
Made from old-vine Cabernet Franc grown in the Chinon appellation. Extended maceration extracts colour, flavour and tannin, followed by malolactic fermentation in large 1,500-litre oak foudres. The estate ages Tradition in wood for 9–18 months depending on the vintage, building texture while retaining its dark fruit and savoury character.
Wine Details
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Cabernet Franc
Region Loire Valley
Country France
Wine Type Red
Wine Style Savoury & Earthy Reds
Vintage 2022
ABV 13%
Volume 75cl
Production Methods
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.