2020 Domaine Grosbois Chinon Gabare, Loire, France Nashville Barrel Company interestingly

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a small angle of the Mediterranean close to Venice

0% residual sugar 9% alc/vol

Aged for 6-8 months in older barrels

This is sourced from vines in the Grand Cru Goldtröpfchen vineyard as well as Falkenberg which is located just above on the same slope

2020 Domaine Grosbois Chinon Gabare, Loire, France Nashville Barrel Company interestinglyFrom Demeter certified, biodynamically farmed Cabernet Franc parcels on the left bank of the Vienne, where sand, gravel, and light clay yield a lifted, aromatic style of Chinon. Hand harvested fruit is fermented with native yeasts and aged in cement and older barrels to preserve purity and crunch. The 2020 shows dark raspberry and redcurrant, graphite, leafy spice, and a subtle pyrazine snap, framed by fine, supple tannins. Bright acidity and a clean