In the glass
Aroma: red plum, violet, rose hip, fresh herb
Palate: red cherry, fine tannin, mineral, saline finish
The estate's gateway Chinon, blending sand-and-gravel terrace parcels for a mid-weight, juicy Cabernet Franc with classical Loire poise and a mineral finish.
What it pairs with
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Coq au vin de Chinon
The local tradition: chicken braised in Chinon red echoes the wine's red-fruit and herbal register. -
Rillettes de Tours on sourdough
Pork rillettes and Chinon Cabernet Franc are a textbook Touraine pairing. -
Goat cheese omelette with chives
Local Selles-sur-Cher and the wine's saline finish are aligned.
History
La Noblaie cuvee is the estate's gateway expression of Chinon Cabernet Franc, drawn from younger sand-and-gravel terrace parcels along the Vienne.
- 1990 — La Noblaie cuvee added to the range
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Noblaie
- Grapes
- Cabernet Franc (100%)
- Classification
- Chinon AOC
- Oak
- 12 months in tank and seasoned oak foudres
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- Wine Advocate 89 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about La Noblaie
What does La Noblaie cuvee taste like?
Red plum, violet, rose hip and fresh herb on the nose; red cherry, fine tannin, mineral and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and high acidity.
When should I drink La Noblaie cuvee?
Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Best enjoyed in its first five years, lightly chilled in summer.
What food pairs with La Noblaie cuvee?
Coq au vin de Chinon is canonical; rillettes de Tours on sourdough and goat cheese omelette with chives also work well.
Is La Noblaie cuvee vegan?
Yes. The estate avoids animal-derived fining agents on its red cuvees.