Domaine la Massonniere
Domaine la Massonnière sits in Chinon, the heart of the Middle Loire's red wine country. Here, on the Loire's right bank, Cabernet Franc thrives in cool conditions, developing the variety's signature structure and mineral edge. The domaine's Vieilles Vigne Chinon expresses this terroir through older vines, concentrating the grape's natural acidity and tannin. Wine Advocate has rated the domaine's Cabernet Francs, with the Vieilles Vigne bottling earning particular recognition. Chinon's sandy and gravelly soils, combined with the region's continental climate moderated by Atlantic influence, create conditions where Cabernet Franc achieves balance between ripeness and freshness. The domaine's focus on mature vineyard parcels reflects a commitment to the depth and complexity that age brings to the vine.
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