Sérial Drinker Les Mains Rouges Chinon AOP 2022

Chinon AOP red wine (Loire), 2022 vintage, from the Les Mains Rouges estate. A profile of red fruits with a hint of spice and a balanced structure, designed to accompany everyday meals.

Where is Sérial Drinker Les Mains Rouges Chinon AOP 2022 produced?

Chinon AOP is produced in Touraine, in the Loire Valley, along the Vienne River. The appellation's signature grape is Cabernet Franc, sometimes blended with a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon according to the specifications. The soils alternate between sandy and gravelly terraces near the river, producing supple, fruity wines, and clay-limestone slopes on tuffeau, which provide more structure. The region's temperate oceanic climate promotes even ripening of the grapes.

What is the tasting profile of Sérial Drinker Les Mains Rouges Chinon AOP 2022?

This 2022 Les Mains Rouges Chinon offers aromas of red fruit supported by a spicy note. The structure remains balanced, without excessive tannins, in an approachable style characteristic of Loire reds intended for everyday consumption.

What dishes pair with Sérial Drinker Les Mains Rouges Chinon AOP 2022?

This Chinon naturally pairs with everyday meals: charcuterie, roast poultry, light stews, or aged goat cheeses, classics of the Touraine table. Its suppleness also makes it a simple decanted wine to serve among friends.

At what temperature should Sérial Drinker Les Mains Rouges Chinon AOP 2022 be served?

Like most Chinons of this style, this wine should be served at around 14–16°C, possibly slightly chilled in summer. Wines from the appellation produced on terraces are generally drunk within the first few years after bottling, while cuvées from the clay-limestone slopes can be aged a little longer.