In fact, the Cabernet Franc grape is found predominantly in the Touraine wine region. Mostly vinified alone, Cabernet Franc accounts for more than half of the total production of red wines in the region. If the most famous appellations for Cabernet Franc are Chinon and Bourgueil, it should not be forgotten that the vineyards of Saumur and Anjou are also largely planted with Cabernet Franc. Think about the great wines of Saumur Champigny or from Anjou-villages which deserve to be (re)discovered for the finesse and crunch that stems from Cabernet Franc !
What is the grape variety of the red wines of Chinon?
A clue : in the Bordeaux wine region, this grape variety is often associated with Cabernet Sauvignon.
The answer
The grape variety for Chinon wines is Cabernet Franc.
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