Chinon, “Le Chêne Vert”, Domaine de la Haute Olive

Chinon, “Le Chêne Vert”, Domaine de la Haute Olive - 2005

750 mL
Item # 53802

A library release from this domaine dating back to 1913 that has been passed down for 6 generations. Le Chêne Vert is shared with one other winemaker only, making this a very special vineyard. Medium-bodied with dusty dark fruits, herbaceousness, and mineral aromas, this will pair well with tourangelle chicken.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2005
Country
France
Region
Loire
Sub-Region
Touraine
Producer
Domaine de la Haute Olive
Grape Variety
Cabernet Franc
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Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Cabernet Franc

Relegated to moderate obscurity in modern times, Cabernet Franc is in fact the proud parent of the attention-hogging Cabernet Sauvignon (after an illicit affair with Sauvignon Blanc a hundred-odd years ago). Cabernet Franc has remained close to its roots in France, enjoying small pockets of popularity primarily in the Loire Valley (specifically in Chinon), where it is often bottled as a varietal wine, and in Bordeaux where it is still used in moderate percentages in the typical blends. In fact,...

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