Chinon - Bourgueil Flashcards
What rivers do Bourgueil and Chinon face?
Bourgueil: Loire ;Chinon: Vienne (Loire tributary)
What happens to wines as they age?
Primary (fresh) fruit flavors fade and are replaced with more nuanced, dried fruit notes and earthy aromas; trainings soften and the wines become more tame and gentle.
What are the main soils of Chinon and Bourgueil?
Tuffeau, sand, gravel, and clay limestone
Where are the soils found?
Base of the hill: gravels and sands (light wines)
More clay as raise in elevation
More Limestone as go even higher.
How do the wines of Chinon and Bourgueil differ?
Chinon tend to be more supple and fruit-forward. Bourgueil tend to have more structure and heavier tannins and can age a very long time.
Top producers of the regions?
Domaine de la Chevalerie (Bourgueil), Domaine du Bel Air (Bourgueil), Bernard Baudry (Chinon), Charles Joguet (Chinon)
