Domaine Fabrice Gasnier Chinon 'Les Graves' 2022 (750ml)

Varietal/Blend: Cabernet Franc

Vineyard Area: From terraced vines in between the Loire river and the hillside around the Cravant-les-Coteaux — vines are 25 to 45 years old.

Soil: Granitic and rocky/pebbly topsoils (retains moderate temperatures through daytime highs and nighttime lows) over limestone.

Exposure: South

Vinification: Manual harvest, 20-day maceration using small concrete vats and fermented with indigenous yeasts.

Maturation: Raised in stainless steel on fine lees with a light racking before spring bottling.