Fabrice Gasnier Les Cinq Arpents Chinon Rouge 2024Fabrice and his wife Sandrine run an estate of 27 hectares. Fabrice is the fourth generation in charge of an estate which until the 1960s also included arable crops as well as sheep, pigs and cows. He has been running the estate organically since 2000 and is now fully certified biodynamic by Demeter. 100% Cabernet Franc from 30 year old vines. Glossy and purple in the glass, ripe bramble fruits and cherry on the nose and palate. Juicy and morish, this

with small amounts of Sauvignon Blanc

which can be supported thanks to the superb ripeness of the Chardonnay grapes

A beautiful white made using Sauvignon Blanc and local variety Maria Gomes (aka Fernao Pires)

layered with hints of liquorice

plums and cassis

and marcs de Bourgogne

Christmas cake and honey aromas are woven beautifully into the bonfire smoke and balsamic notes from the peat and the palate has a wonderfully voluptuous warmth - this is an after dinner whisky par excellence

pomegranate and red cherry layered over stony minerality and subtle spice

Its generous

featuring peach fruit with light tropical notes and a mouth-watering citrus zest character

reflecting their terroir and the Allegrini family’s commitment to quality

interwoven with notes of exotic spice