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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2023 to 2031.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red plum, fresh tobacco, rose petal, wet stone
Palate: red cherry, fine tannin, mineral, herbal lift
A village-level Chinon from clay-gravel parcels near the church at Sazilly. Mid-weight Cabernet Franc with classical Loire poise: red fruit, mineral grip and a lifted finish.
What it pairs with
- Coq au vin Loire chicken classic and the wine's red plum and tobacco speak the same dialect.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Roast pork with apples Pork fat and apple sweetness are framed by the wine's acidity.More wines for pork →
- Sainte-Maure de Touraine on toast Local goat cheese and Cabernet Franc are a regional cornerstone.More wines for goat cheese →
With cheese
History
Cuvee de la Cure takes its name from parcels around the village church at Sazilly. It sits between the entry Cuvee Terroir and the single-vineyard cuvees in the Joguet range.
- 1983Cuvee de la Cure first bottled
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Charles Joguet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Franc (100%)
- Classification
- Chinon AOC
- Oak
- 12 months in older oak barrels, no new oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1983
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Cuvee de la Cure
What does Cuvee de la Cure taste like?
Red plum, fresh tobacco, rose petal and wet stone on the nose; red cherry, fine tannin, mineral and a herbal lift on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and high acidity.
When should I drink Cuvee de la Cure?
Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Decant 30 to 45 minutes for younger vintages.
What food pairs with Cuvee de la Cure?
Coq au vin is a textbook regional match; roast pork with apples and Sainte-Maure de Touraine on toast also work well.
What grapes are in Cuvee de la Cure?
100 percent Cabernet Franc, grown on clay-gravel parcels around the village church at Sazilly.
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