In the glass
Aroma: raspberry, violet, pencil shaving, green herb
Palate: red cherry, crushed berry, mineral, soft tannin
The estate's gravel-terrace blend and gateway to Bernard Baudry's house style: bright raspberry and violet over a fine-grained Cabernet Franc backbone, ready to drink in its first few years.
What it pairs with
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Charcuterie board with rillettes de Tours
Pork rillettes and the wine's bright red fruit are a classic Touraine pairing. -
Grilled tuna nicoise
Light red wine with tuna works when acidity is high and tannin restrained, as here. -
Roast chicken with lemon
Bright acidity cuts the chicken fat without overwhelming the dish.
History
The estate cuvee Bernard Baudry has bottled since founding the domaine in 1975. Sourced from sand-and-gravel terraces along the Vienne, it is the house's introduction to Chinon Cabernet Franc.
- 1975 — Estate founded by Bernard Baudry at Cravant-les-Coteaux
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Bernard Baudry
- Grapes
- Cabernet Franc (100%)
- Classification
- Chinon AOC
- Oak
- 10 months in tank and seasoned oak foudres
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1975
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- Vinous 90 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Domaine
What does Domaine Baudry Chinon taste like?
Raspberry, violet, pencil shaving and green herb on the nose; red cherry, crushed berry, mineral and soft tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and high acidity, medium finish.
When should I drink Domaine Baudry Chinon?
Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage. Best enjoyed young and lightly chilled to 14 to 15C in summer.
What food pairs with Domaine Baudry Chinon?
Charcuterie board with rillettes de Tours is canonical; roast chicken with lemon and grilled tuna nicoise also work.
Is Domaine Baudry Chinon vegan?
Yes. The estate works without animal-derived fining agents on its red cuvees.