Chinon Croix Boissée Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Aoc, 2021

Chinon Croix Boissée from Domaine Bernard Baudry is a polished, site-driven Cabernet Franc from one of the Loire Valley’s most respected producers. Sourced from a prized Chinon lieu-dit, it combines finesse, depth, and mineral precision in a style that has helped define modern Chinon at its best.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a vivid ruby color with youthful purple highlights. The nose is layered and expressive, with aromas of red and black currants, ripe cherry, violets, graphite, and subtle herbal notes, often supported by a fine touch of spice and earth. On the palate, it is usually medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, with firm but refined tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, mineral finish. The 2021 vintage suggests a cooler, more elegant profile with excellent purity and tension. While enjoyable in youth, it should develop additional complexity over the next 5 to 10 years, and likely beyond with proper cellaring.

Production
Croix Boissée comes from a distinguished Chinon vineyard site in the Loire Valley, where Cabernet Franc benefits from a mix of limestone, clay, and well-exposed slopes that encourage concentration and freshness. Domaine Bernard Baudry is known for careful vineyard work, with hand-harvesting where needed and a focus on preserving the character of each parcel. Vinification is typically traditional and restrained, with gentle extraction and aging in a combination of tanks and oak to highlight precision rather than mask terroir.

Food & Serving
This is a versatile red for the table, pairing especially well with roasted lamb, duck breast, grilled beef, mushroom dishes, and herb-roasted poultry. It also works beautifully with aged goat cheese, a classic Loire match. Serve slightly cool, around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 30–60 minutes if opened young to allow the aromatics and structure to fully open.

Producer
Domaine Bernard Baudry is a benchmark estate in Chinon, founded by Bernard Baudry and now widely regarded as one of the Loire’s finest Cabernet Franc producers. The domaine has earned a strong reputation for expressing the diversity of Chinon’s soils through precise, terroir-focused wines. Its consistent quality and sense of identity have made it a reference point for the region and a favorite among enthusiasts of elegant Loire reds.

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