Chinon Rosé

Domaine Charles Joguet Rosé 2020

Chinon, France

100% Cabernet Franc

In 1957 Charles Joguet, a young painter and sculptor at the time abandoned his budding art career to take over the family wine business. Previously selling their grapes to negotiants, Charles decided it was time to make their own wines as their land were considered to be premier and grand cru vineyards of the Chinon region. Over the course of time, he radically changed practices in the region - separate terroir vinification and single vineyard bottling. Their 36 hectares estate of Cabernet Franc parcels each have their own unique characteristics and microclimates which are individually cared for. The purity of fruit, the exceptional delineation of aromas and flavors, the soulful reflection of terroirs, and the extraordinary seductiveness of the texture makes their wines truly one of a kind. The 30 year old vines planted in alluvial sand are organically farmed.

Now Rosé is the type of wine that comes in a variety of colors, flavors and intensity of light and fruity to bold and savory. Rosé, in my opinion, is a wine to be enjoyed ALL YEAR LONG. It’s not just a summer wine.

Pour and pale salmon pink color in the glass.

Swirl and fresh aromas of strawberry, watermelon, raspberry, cherry, peach, lemon and pink grapefruit.

Sip and let those fresh flavors envelope your mouth - strawberry, watermelon, cherry, raspberry, rhubarb, melon, peach, citrus, grass, rose petals and minerals rides along nicely in it’s thirst quenching, fruity and bright acidity with a creamy texture.

It’s the type of wine that you just cannot put down - trust me, I can attest to thoroughly enjoying this rosé. It’s balanced in it’s aromatics, richness and fruity persistence. It’s cool, crisp, and dry. It would be delightful with a fresh goat cheese salad, crab cakes or grilled swordfish kebabs or simply lying on a picnic blanket. So go pour a glass and enjoy the sunshine.