This Cabernet Franc is vinified with meticulous care, featuring full destemming and no added yeasts to preserve the purity of the fruit. The gentle maceration process allows the aromas to develop harmoniously, followed by aging in Burgundy oak barrels, which give this wine a silky, well-balanced texture. The vines, ranging from 20 to 60 years old and planted on Devonian limestone over schist, enrich this cuvée with complexity.
How to enjoy this wine?
Cuvée Profile
Round | Fruity
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 14° to 16°C
Aging Potential
5 to 10 years
Our Review of the Cuvée
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Baudouin Patrick
In Anjou Noir, Patrick Baudouin undertakes meticulous work with Chenin, crafting dry or sweet wines depending on vintage conditions. The vineyard primarily rests on schist soils, which impart a tight structure and characteristic tension to the wines of this region.
Vinification prioritizes indigenous yeasts and extended aging, conducted patiently to allow the wine to develop without haste. This approach yields precise and direct cuvées, sometimes reserved in their youth, but possessing significant aging potential.
The wines are distinguished by bright fruit, a clean finish, and a clear expression of the Anjou Noir terroirs. The estate's entire operation follows a rigorous and coherent approach, establishing Patrick Baudouin as a recognized benchmark for Chenin in this part of the Loire Valley.
