Chinon

Red Chinon from Cabernet Franc, white and rosé from Touraine: our selection.
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Chinon: the essentials

Chinon is located in Touraine, near the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire. Its reds, which make up the vast majority of its production, come from Cabernet Franc. You can distinguish wines from gravel and sand soils, which are softer, and wines from clay-limestone slopes (tuffeau), which are more structured.

See also: All Loire wines

What dishes to serve with a Chinon?

Rillettes, charcuterie, poultry, grilled red meats and goat cheeses. Serve it at around 15 to 16°C.

Can a Chinon be aged?

Cuvées from the limestone slopes (tuffeau) and the best vintages can be aged for ten years or more; Chinons from sand and gravel soils are best enjoyed when younger.