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
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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.
- 1983 — Cuvee de la Cure first bottled
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Charles Joguet
- 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)
Scores
- Vinous 90 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
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.