Marc Plouzeau 2024 Chinon Rosé
Those who followed the long-running Devants de la Bonnelière Touraine Rosé will know what a deft hand Marc has with rosé wine. This latest example is a step-up appellation-wise and offers the familiar thrill of Cabernet Franc gone pink. Poised between earth and fruit, it presents a drier, tangier and arguably more food-friendly rendition of the genre than is typical in France.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FMP-CMR24 |
Country | France |
Region | Loire |
Color/Style | Rosé |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | Fermentation duration: 15 days |
Aging Vessel | 100% Stainless Steel |
Aging Duration (months) | 6 months |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast Protocol | Native |
Malolactic Conversion | No |
Additonal Maturation Details: | Lees contact: 6 months |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 50 ppm |
Varieties | 100% Cabernet Franc |
ABV | 12 |
Acidity | 4.9 |
pH | 3.20 |
Closure | Natural cork |
Annual Production | 1300 cases |
Certified Vegan | No |
Primary Vineyard Name | Domaine de la Croix Marie |
Soil Types | Gravel |
Elevation (meters) | 10 |
Notes from the Producer: In 2024, we initially put the grapes in vats with the intention of making a red Chinon. But after 24 hours, the aroma and color were perfect for making a lovely rosé. So we decided to remove the wine from the vats and press it immediately. The result is a more intense fruitiness and a lovely long finish, while retaining a pale rosé color. We'll do it again, but not for every vintage.
