This is unquestionably the flagship wine of the Joguet estate. The vineyard lies right next to the domaine and was the first single vineyard that Charles Joguet championed. Its north-east facing slope and old vines planted on clay-limestone soils produce a wine with outstanding energy, spice, and density. It is profoundly deep but with no heaviness. There is such a sweet intensity to the Cabernet Franc fruit, and a mouthwatering salinity ensuring excellent ageing potential.

This parcel is quintessential Chinon: at the top of the hill overlooking the Loire river, its flood plains, and the charming eponymous town. It is named after the huge and statuesque oak tree that grows at its edge. Its excellent position affords it good ripening and drainage. The soil here is clay and sandstone, and produces a wine with a pretty red fruit structure, and some distinctively spicy notes. In 2023 its ripeness and freshness are in perfect harmony. The wine has a lighter frame than that of the Varenne and Dioterie, and a long, elegant finish.

This is the domaine’s ‘newest’ parcel, bought in 1976. Located near the cellar, in the south of the Chinon appellation, this is like a mini Clos de la Dioterie, on deep clay-limestone soils with colluvial topsoil. It typically shows great balance between tannins and acidity, so smooth and composed in 2023. It glides to an effortlessly elegant and long finish.

This is a Torrontes like no other. It is a wine that will change your perception of this variety. From 150 year old vines in Gualtallary it is aged in large barrel under flor. With expressive notes of orange blossom, white flowers, almond blossom and citrus peel it is tense on the palate with a sense of density. The finish is focused with notes of lemon balm and citrus oil.

A blend of 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Merlot which was barrel-fermented with 40% whole bunches. This is such a pure, floral expression of Cabernet Franc with a focus that really stops you in your tracks. Hints of wild herbs, black tea, and violets mingle with the ripe, velvety dark cherry and bramble fruit. So harmonious and detailed there is freshness and weightlessness to the fruit. The finish is tinged with mineral energy and a sense of effortlessness.

A blend of 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Merlot which was barrel-fermented with 40% whole bunches. This is such a pure, floral expression of Cabernet Franc with a focus that really stops you in your tracks. Hints of wild herbs, black tea, and violets mingle with the ripe, velvety dark cherry and bramble fruit. So harmonious and detailed there is freshness and weightlessness to the fruit. The finish is tinged with mineral energy and a sense of effortlessness.

A blend of 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Merlot which was barrel-fermented with 40% whole bunches. This is such a pure, floral expression of Cabernet Franc with a focus that really stops you in your tracks. Hints of wild herbs, black tea, and violets mingle with the ripe, velvety dark cherry and bramble fruit. So harmonious and detailed there is freshness and weightlessness to the fruit. The finish is tinged with mineral energy and a sense of effortlessness.

A Cabernet Franc like no other, it is so aromatic, expansive and a wine of extreme elegance. There is a shimmering quality to the waves of purple fruit. Notes of wild herbs speak of the 40% whole bunch as does the hints of white pepper. There is a vertical energy with dark cherry fruit, seamless and supple tannin. There is power yet finesse here that runs all the way to the finish.

A Cabernet Franc like no other, it is so aromatic, expansive and a wine of extreme elegance. There is a shimmering quality to the waves of purple fruit. Notes of wild herbs speak of the 40% whole bunch as does the hints of white pepper. There is a vertical energy with dark cherry fruit, seamless and supple tannin. There is power yet finesse here that runs all the way to the finish.

A Cabernet Franc like no other, it is so aromatic, expansive and a wine of extreme elegance. There is a shimmering quality to the waves of purple fruit. Notes of wild herbs speak of the 40% whole bunch as does the hints of white pepper. There is a vertical energy with dark cherry fruit, seamless and supple tannin. There is power yet finesse here that runs all the way to the finish.