Chateau de Coulaine Chinon Franc de Pied 2013 j-christopher ensuring ‘Sophia’ is the finest

ensuring ‘Sophia’ is the finest expression of the terroir and the people

fl oral notes

both of which were harvested from the celebrated Adelaide Hills wine region

earth and leather lead to a savoury and layered palate with subtle cherry

Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir producer located on the Mornington Peninsula

Chateau de Coulaine Chinon Franc de Pied 2013 j-christopher ensuring ‘Sophia’ is the finestMade from a tiny plot of ungrafted vines in front of the chateau. Vinified in cement with indigenous yeast and then aged in 400 litre barrels (none new) the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal S02. This has given the purest expression of Cabernet Franc that one is likely to find in the Loire. Beautifully elegant and fresh with vivid raspberry perfume and intense yet fresh dark berry and spice on palate. Incredibly fresh and refined