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Château de Chaintres

Saumur · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Chenin Blanc
Country
France
Region
Saumur
Appellation
Saumur
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled seafood · washed-rind cheeses · roast chicken

Rated vintages

  • 201385 pts

    This wood aged Chenin Blanc has a strongly oxidative character. It has lost its fruit in favor of grilled almonds, toast and intense acidity. Drink this mature wine now.

  • 201191 pts

    Wood aging has given this wine richness as well as a smooth texture. It is a ripe full-bodied wine, finely poised between fruit and more mature secondary flavors. The single vineyard wine is ready to drink.