2020 Domaine Grosbois Chinon Gabare, Loire, France Radikon Mas des Capitelles’ “Vintage” bottling

Mas des Capitelles’ “Vintage” bottling showcases some of their extremely old Carignan plantings

5 hectare parcel of vines planted in 1982 on a south – southeast facing slope

The fermentation in stainless and small amount of time in wood results in a boisterous

The Aligoté vines sit in Vosne-Romanée

2020 Domaine Grosbois Chinon Gabare, Loire, France Radikon Mas des Capitelles’ “Vintage” bottlingFrom Demeter certified, biodynamically farmed Cabernet Franc parcels on the left bank of the Vienne, where sand, gravel, and light clay yield a lifted, aromatic style of Chinon. Hand harvested fruit is fermented with native yeasts and aged in cement and older barrels to preserve purity and crunch. The 2020 shows dark raspberry and redcurrant, graphite, leafy spice, and a subtle pyrazine snap, framed by fine, supple tannins. Bright acidity and a clean