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About Chinon
- Where it grows
- Around Chinon, on both sides of the Vienne river before it joins the Loire.
Chinon reds
Cabernet Franc.
Raspberry, cherry and herbs, from fresh, supple wines to deeper, more savoury bottlings.
Chinon whites
Chenin Blanc.
Apple, quince and citrus with a dry, textured finish.
Chinon rosés
Cabernet Franc.
Fresh berries and a dry, gently herbal palate.
Sandy and gravel sites can give lighter reds, while clay-limestone slopes often bring more structure. White Chinon is made from Chenin.