Chinon is on the left bank of the Loire river and along the Vienne river, at the heart of the Loire Valley.

Chinon wine area is the birthplace of Rabelais, one of the greatest french writer. He was a strong Chinon wine lover. He once owned Clos de l'Echo, a famous local winery.

Chinon produces mostly red wine. They are based on Cabernet Franc grape variety, known as Breton in the region.

Chinon is quite similar to Bourgueil. Chinon is maybe a little bit lighter. Chinon is a fresh and supple red wine with a distinguished violet aroma.

There is also an interesting dry and elegant rosé wine but quite difficult to find.

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Chinon wine information :

Name:	Appellation Chinon Controlée
Location:	South West of Tours, along the Vienne river
Places:	18 villages: Anché, Avoine, Avon-les Roches, Beaumont-en- Véron, Chinon, Cravant-les-Coteaux, Crouzilles, Huismes, l'Ile Bouchard, Ligré, Marçay, Panzoult, Rivière, La Roche Clermault, Saint-Benoit, Savigny-en-Véron, Sazilly, Tavant, Theneuil
Soil:	Limestone, gravels
Size:	2,000 ha (5,000 acres)
Production:	6 million bottles
Grapes:	95 % Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon
Type of wines:	Light and fresh red wine Also fruity rosé and dry white wine
Age:	Red: up to 8 years
Vintages: (recommended)	2005, 2004
Aromas:	Red fruits Violets
Food:	Soup Omelet Ham Rabbit BBQ
Cheese:	Emmental Reblochon Saint Nectaire Appenzell Next: Coteaux du Layon

 
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