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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2022 to 2026.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: raspberry, violet, green pepper, fresh herb
Palate: red cherry, crisp fruit, soft tannin, saline finish
Joguet's gateway Chinon from sand-and-gravel terraces. Bright, juicy and herbal Cabernet Franc to drink in its first few years, lightly chilled.
What it pairs with
- Charcuterie and rillettes de Touraine Pork rillettes and the wine's herbal lift are a textbook Loire pairing.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
- Goat-cheese omelette Local Selles-sur-Cher matches the wine's saline finish.More wines for lamb →
- Grilled vegetable platter Bright acidity refreshes between bites of summer vegetables.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
History
Cuvee Terroir is the gateway estate red, sourced from younger gravel-terrace parcels at Sazilly. Vinified in tank to preserve fruit, it represents Joguet's house style at the accessible end.
- 1985Cuvee Terroir added to the range
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Charles Joguet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Franc (100%)
- Classification
- Chinon AOC
- Oak
- 8 to 10 months in stainless steel and old oak tank, no new oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Cuvee Terroir
What does Joguet Cuvee Terroir taste like?
Raspberry, violet, green pepper and fresh herb on the nose; red cherry, crisp fruit, soft tannin and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and high acidity.
When should I drink Joguet Cuvee Terroir?
Drink between 2 and 6 years from vintage, lightly chilled to 14 to 15C in summer.
What food pairs with Joguet Cuvee Terroir?
Charcuterie and rillettes de Touraine is canonical; goat-cheese omelette and grilled vegetable platter also work well.
Is Joguet Cuvee Terroir vegan?
Yes. The domaine works without animal-derived fining agents.
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