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Expression Chinon Pascal et Alain Lorieux Red wine ● Chinon

2017 75cl
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    Expression Chinon - Pascal et Alain Lorieux - 2017 - Rouge
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    In a few words ...

    Chinon red comes from vines planted on the plateau overlooking the valley at an altitude of around 100 meters. This part of the vineyard is invisible to the casual visitor, as it can only be accessed via rural roads.

    Tasting notes

    Appearance

    Attractive garnet-red color with purple highlights.

    Aroma

    Nez fort en fruits rouges, framboise, fraise, cerise... Relevé par de douces notes épicées, cardamome, vanille ...

    Wine Fruity | Gourmand | Spicy

    Taste

    He's round and a bit chubby, but what a beautiful body!

    Wine Fruité | Rond | Souple

    Product details

    Keeps

    8 years

    Peak

    2023

    Service

    16°C

    Grape varieties Cabernet-franc

    Terroir Argiles à silex.

    Culture type

    Reasoned agriculture

    Alcohol

    12.5%

    Content

    75cl

    Decanting

    60 min.

    Food and wine pairings

    Starters

    Assiette de charcuterie

    Meat

    Viande grillées et viande en sauce

    Fish and seafood

    Poissons grillés

    Vegetables

    Gratin de champignons, poivrons grillés, épinards

    Cheeses

    Fromages affinés

    Guides reviews

    4.4/5

    (1 ratings by guides)

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    Fruity and spicy. Great body!

    Pascal et Alain Lorieux

    Pascal et Alain Lorieux is a domain from the region Vallée de la Loire in France, that produces 4 wines available to purchase, including the wine Expression Chinon 2017.