Another cold winter night, vegetarian stew on the menu, and a medium bodied red is what I was looking for. I wasn’t sure if the Petit Thouars would fit the bill but I figured I couldn’t go wrong with some Loire Valley Cabernet Franc. Maybe, it could have been more full-bodied for the stew but this was drinking just right and it hit the Wines Under the Radar sweet spot at $17 a bottle.
The Ch. Du Petit Thouars ‘Les Georges’ Chinon 2018 was beautiful garnet in color and had aromas of black-cherry and currants, medium intensity on the palate with fresh red fruit notes along with some spicy flavors. Very pleasant finish with supple tannins. A wine made for current consumption and down-right easy to drink.
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Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vine Age: Approx. 35 Years
Production: Unknown
Region: Chinon, Loire Valley, France
Soil : Tuffeau chalk and limestone-clay
Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts. Vinified and aged in stainless steel
Alcohol: 14.3%