# Chinon Cuisine de ma Mere (2023)

- **Producer:** Domaine Grosbois
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Franc
- **Region:** Loire, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe berry, herbaceous, violet, red cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, earth

## About this wine

Domaine Grosbois's 'Chinon Cuisine de ma Mere' 2023 is a 100% Cabernet Franc from the Chinon appellation in the Loire Valley. The Grosbois brothers, Nicolas and Sylvain, manage this family estate, emphasizing organic and biodynamic farming across their 13 vineyard plots. Their winemaking philosophy centers on preserving grape vitality, utilizing concrete for vinification and aging. The 'Cuisine de ma Mere' cuvée is produced from young vines grown in clay and sand soils. The wine's name, translating to 'My mother's cooking,' suggests a comforting and approachable style. The 2023 vintage is noted for its freshness and suitability for early consumption.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Cuisine de ma Mere' translates to 'My mother's cooking'.
- The wine is aged exclusively in concrete, avoiding oak influence.
- Viticulture is practiced organically and biodynamically.
- The estate comprises 13 distinct vineyard plots.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and bright acidity can cut through richer dishes, while its fruit-forward character complements roasted meats and poultry. Herbaceous notes in the wine can echo those found in many classic French preparations.

## Wine making process

Domaine Grosbois practices organic and biodynamic viticulture for the 'Chinon Cuisine de ma Mere' cuvée, using young vines grown in clay and sand soils. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted. Vinification involves destemming and a 5-day skin maceration, followed by fermentation in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for 8 months in concrete tanks, with no oak used. The wine is typically unfined and may be lightly filtered.