2018 Chinon Pierre de Tuf, Domaine de la Noblaie, Jérôme Billard

This is made from two parcels, both planted in the 1940s. Jérôme uses the fifteenth-century tuffeau cuve in the old cellar to do a long, slow fermentation to bring out some delicious complexity in this Cabernet Franc. This has a subtle, sophisticated nose, and the palate is fine and enticing. Supple tannins, a juicy red fruit core, and a long flow with a mineral finish. With its precise fruit and gentle toast of oak, this feels almost Burgundian.

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£16.48
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Case, 6 Bottles
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£98.88
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WINE DETAILS

  • Region & country
    Chinon, Touraine, Loire, France
  • Maturity
    Young 2022 - 2034
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
2018 Chinon Pierre de Tuf, Domaine de la Noblaie, Jérôme Billard