Bernard Baudry Chinon Le Clos Guillot 2021

Bernard Baudry’s Chinon Le Clos Guillot 2021 is a refined Cabernet Franc from one of the Loire Valley’s most respected names. Sourced from a prized single vineyard in Chinon, it combines precision, elegance, and a distinct sense of place, showing why Baudry has become a benchmark producer for serious Loire reds.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby color with a bright, youthful edge. The nose is expressive and layered, offering ripe red and black cherries, wild berries, violets, graphite, and the subtle herbal character that is so classic to Chinon. On the palate, Le Clos Guillot is usually medium-bodied and finely structured, with fresh acidity, sleek tannins, and a mineral core that keeps the wine vibrant and focused. Expect a pure, savoury finish with excellent balance and the kind of detail that rewards a few years in bottle. While it can be enjoyed young for its energy and fragrance, it also has strong aging potential and should develop added complexity over the next 8–12 years, depending on storage.

Production
Le Clos Guillot comes from a single vineyard site in Chinon, in the Loire Valley, where Cabernet Franc benefits from a terroir that typically combines limestone, clay, and a favourable hillside exposure. Bernard Baudry is known for farming with great attention to soil health and vineyard expression, and harvesting is generally done by hand to ensure optimal fruit selection. In the cellar, the wine is vinified with a careful, minimally interventionist approach to preserve freshness, purity, and the character of the site.

Food & Serving
This wine is a natural match for roast poultry, duck breast, grilled lamb, mushroom-based dishes, and charcuterie, as well as earthy vegetarian plates such as lentil stew or beetroot tart. Serve it slightly cool, around 15–17°C, and consider a short decant if opening it young to let the aromatics unfold.

Producer
Bernard Baudry is one of the reference producers in Chinon, widely admired for crafting Cabernet Franc wines of clarity, finesse, and terroir precision. The domaine has built its reputation on thoughtful vineyard work and a style that highlights the Loire’s cooler-climate elegance, earning recognition among both collectors and everyday wine lovers for consistently high-quality releases.

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