Les Rosiers by Domaine Pierre Sourdais is a refined red wine from the Chinon appellation, glowing with a delicate violet hue. The nose evokes red fruits—blackcurrant and raspberry—developing into a subtle, harmonious palate with medium structure and supple texture. This charming Cabernet Franc reveals a youthful vibrancy and fragrant complexity, making it a standout expression of Chinon artistry and terroir.
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Nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, Chinon is renowned for its expressive Cabernet Franc wines, and Domaine Pierre Sourdais’ Les Rosiers stands as a luminous example. Grown on the appellation’s limestone-rich slopes, this cuvée is shaped by a terroir that imparts both minerality and finesse. The winemaking here is respectful of tradition, marked by minimal intervention and gentle vinification methods that amplify varietal clarity.
Les Rosiers reveals a vibrant character from the first swirl. The nose is a captivating bouquet of ripe red fruit—blackcurrant, raspberry—already showing touches of animal notes, a hint of its potential for future evolution. On the palate, the wine enters with exquisite finesse, then expands with a quiet authority. Fine-grained tannins support fruit flavors without overpowering them, creating an impression of effortless balance. The mouthfeel is silky, almost velvety, yet never heavy.
One cannot help but be charmed by its expressive youth, yet it’s evident that Les Rosiers is crafted with aging in mind. With time, the wine promises to evolve gracefully, developing secondary aromas while maintaining its supple structure. Tasted at a fine restaurant, even from a half-bottle, it impressed with its joyful aromatic depth and composed elegance. A complex yet accessible wine, it quietly asserts itself as one of the hidden gems of Chinon’s viticultural landscape.
