Bernard Baudry "Les Mollieres" Chinon 2022

Bernard Baudry "Les Mollieres" Chinon 2022Bernard Baudry was instrumental in making Chinon such a well respected appellation. In the 1970s yields were high and quality was low, but Bernard went in the opposite direction when he began in 1975. He gained a reputation for highlighting the texture and serious qualities of Cabernet Franc in the region, and they are now known around the world for making the best examples of Chinon. The estate is certified organic, they use their own composts,

the unique layer of yeast present in Sherry and Jura

Lip-smacking blueberry

The flor forms naturally and imparts a subtle

It's 15% alcohol but very well integrated

almost Muscadet-like minerality matched with golden currant and lemon curd

This complexity of lees

but has only been making wine since 1977

This is the only red wine that Domaine de Belliviere produces every year

He and his partner Teresa Ameztoy work everything organically and biodynamically and make their cellar named Shad's Winery

On paper it's pretty straightforward orange wine

Rieslings etc… but I might have underestimated how much I like to drink them

surprising expressions of Pinot Noir you'll come across