This 20-hectare property has been organic since 1994 and is so certified.
2020 Chinon blanc
This wine, from Chenin Blanc, is succulent and honeyed. It was raised in barriques that are 3-12 years old. 86/B-
2020 Chnon Sinople blanc
The Chonon “Sinople" is a big step up in quality. There’s more limestone in the soil here. Ten percent of the wine was in new wood barriques, but it is not noticeable. The wine is pure, long, and deep and has a stony austerity that reflects the limestone origins. 14.5% stated alcohol, but I did not find the alcohol noticeable or disturbing. 90+/A
2020 Chinon rouge
The entry-level red Chinon is raised in cement tank. The wine is crisp with red and dark Cabernet Franc fruit. 13.5% stated alcohol. 88/B
2020 Chinon Bonnaventure rouge
The red Chinon “Bonaventure" is from sandy clay soils and raised in foudre (large wood ovals). This wine is rounder and fuller than the previous, and shows dark, spicy fruits with a not-unattractive bitter pinch on the finish. 88/B
2019 Chinon La Diablesse rouge
Although a year older than the wines above, the Chinon “La Diablesse” remains quite primary. The wine is intense, concentrated, and long, giving promise for the future. It is from a north-facing slope and raised in 1 year-old barrels. 13.5% stated alcohol. 89(+)/B+
2019 Chinon Clos de Turpenay rouge
This wine is light, long, smooth-textured, and a touch of bitterness. It is from soils with lots of clay and some sand. 10% new oak here barrique for first year of aging, then transferred to foudre. 87/B
2018 Chinon Les Picasses rouge
Although rich, the Les Picasses also shows some noble austerity due to its limestone soils. The wine is medium-weight with good length to its dark fruits, but more time in bottle is needed for this wine to reach its full expression. Raised in barriques, 15% of which are new. 89+/B+