Patrick Lambert Chinon Ame D'Antan 2019

Patrick Lambert Chinon Âme d’Antan 2019 is a characterful Loire Cabernet Franc that captures the pure, lifted style the Chinon appellation is known for. Sourced from one of the region’s respected producers, it offers a vibrant mix of red fruit, freshness, and earthy complexity, making it an appealing choice for lovers of elegant French reds with real regional identity.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a bright ruby color with youthful clarity. The nose leans toward red cherry, raspberry, violets, and subtle leafy, graphite-like notes, with a gentle savory edge that speaks to Cabernet Franc’s Loire signature. On the palate, expect a medium-bodied wine with lively acidity, fine tannins, and a clean, precise fruit profile. The finish is fresh and lightly mineral, with enough structure to develop nicely over the next few years, though it is already very approachable now.

Production
This wine comes from Chinon in the Loire Valley, where Cabernet Franc benefits from a cool climate and diverse soils that help preserve freshness and aromatic detail. While detailed production information is limited, Chinon reds are commonly crafted with careful parcel selection and gentle vinification to maintain the grape’s natural finesse and expression of terroir.

Food & Serving
A versatile match for roast chicken, grilled sausages, duck breast, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, or a simple lentil stew. Serve slightly cool, around 15–17°C, and consider giving it a short decant if opening young, especially to let the aromatics open up fully.

Producer
Patrick Lambert is a Loire producer associated with Chinon’s traditional Cabernet Franc style, focusing on wines that emphasize balance, purity, and a clear sense of place. The estate is valued for its expressive reds and for contributing to the reputation of Chinon as one of the Loire Valley’s benchmark appellations for Cabernet Franc.

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