Charles Joguet, Chinon Clos du Chene Vert, 2019 AFKAT_2024 7-hectare parcel planted in 1966

7-hectare parcel planted in 1966 on Kimmeridgian marl (the same limestone found in Chablis and Chavignol) with 15-20% flint

and almost lost forever until a few passionate winemakers (like Cisteller) brought it back to life

Hailstorms

Corton is one of only two red Grand Crus in the Côte de Beaune

terroir-transparent wines that marry tradition with a sense of precision and lift

Charles Joguet, Chinon Clos du Chene Vert, 2019 AFKAT_2024 7-hectare parcel planted in 1966Charles Joguetartist, revolutionary, father of modern Chinonpioneered terroir specific bottlings in this appellation. Clos du Chne Vert is one of Chinon's mythical parcels: a monopole on southwest facing clay limestone slopes within the city itself, producing elegant, tannic, age worthy Cabernet Franc. The 2019 offers blackberry, currant, graphite, and chalk with well built structure and mouthwatering acidity. Under new direction with Anne Charlotte