Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2023 to 2031.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022201990/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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.
  • Roast pork with apples
    Pork fat and apple sweetness are framed by the wine's acidity.
  • Sainte-Maure de Touraine on toast
    Local goat cheese and Cabernet Franc are a regional cornerstone.

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.

  1. 1983: Cuvee 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.

Tags

cabernet franc dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world organic pairs with pork pairs with poultry pairs with soft cheese price trade up still red vegan

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