2023 Olga Raffault Chinon “Les Barnabés”, Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE "Les Barnabs" comes from sandy, gravelly alluvial soils near the Loire River, producing a lighter, more immediately accessible style of Chinon. Organically farmed and fermented with native yeasts in tank, the wine is aged in stainless steel to preserve its purity and freshness. This cuve is typically the earliest released of Raffaults reds, emphasizing vibrant fruit, drinkability, and a classic Loire Valley profile. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Syrah along with smaller percentages of other permitted varieties that are grown in these old vineyards

with notes of wild berries

Stuff the cavity with fresh herbs and it’s an even better pairing

and preserved lemon

with an emphasis on sustainable viticulture

which are pressed with the traditional vertical press

Much of the Muscadet renaissance owes its emergence to Domaine de l'Ecu and a select group of other domaines

and with good aging potential

with fragrant aromas framed by powerful minerality

Depending on the

Planted in a terroir with very different natures of soil

with smaller amounts of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle