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Bottle of Bernard Baudry Chinon La Croix Boissee 2020-Red Wine-Flatiron SF

Bernard Baudry Chinon La Croix Boissee 2020

Red Wine from Loire, France
by Bernard Baudry
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A complex geology of limestone, sand and gravel on a steep, hillside parcel make this vineyard the most structured and age worthy of all the top notch Cab Francs that the Baudry team produces.

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The Loire is home to some of the best-kept secrets in unsung heroes of world class wine. And no Loire Hero is making greater wines than Bernard Baudry.

The magic starts with their vineyard holdings, which are typically very old vines on gravel and sandy soils with La Croix Boissee having a layer of white limestone subsoil that gives the wine that unique mineral backbone and structural depth that sets many of the world's greatest wines apart. Yup, great exposition and white soils is a sort of magical formula. Clos Rougeard's got it, so does Chablis's Grand Cru Slope and some of the best vineyards in Cote d'Or. The Baudrys farm organically, harvest by hand, and make their wine without manipulation (fermentation is with natural yeasts).

Despite the similarities to some of the world's most famous and allocated wines, Baudry remains remarkably affordable and easy to find. Why? Probably because Bernard started completely from scratch. And because he and his son, Matthieu, who has taken over most of the Domaine's operations, are humble farmers quite removed from the hype and glam of high-end wine.

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 95
"Tasted as a barrel sample, the 2020 La Croix Boissée is all about its primary redcurrant and blackcurrant fruit at this stage. Its exciting texture is clear for all to see - it has bucket loads of concentration wrapped in a supple yet focused package. There's excellent purity of fruit while the abundant chalky tannins and mouthwatering acidity provide the structural components required for a long life, despite its appeal even in barrel." -Vinous

Robert Parker

RP 90
"The 2020 Chinon La Croix Boissée is derived from vines planted on south-facing limestone soils. Evoking aromas of spices, dark berries and flowers intertwined with meaty notes, it’s tense and chiseled with powdery tannins complemented by velvety tannins and carnal notes, resulting in a robust and dense finish. " -Robert Parker

What importer Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant has to say about this wine...

Blend:Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Chinon
Country: France
Region:Loire
Producer: Bernard Baudry
Winemaker: Matthieu & Bernard Baudry
Vineyard:5-15 years, 2.5 ha
Soil: Clay, sand, white limestone
Aging: Aged 24 months in 1 to 3 years old barrels
Farming:Organic (practicing)
Alcohol:13.5%

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Fruity , Spicy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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