This red offers solid complexity, with dark currant, cigar box and sanguine flavors that are supported with bay leaf, savory spice and floral accents. Taut, with firm tannins. Drink now through 2030. 333 cases made.??–GS??Region: France / Loire / Chinon Select to Add

An expressive red, with rosemary and loamy earth notes framing the core of blackberry and dark cherry flavors. Vibrant acidity meets the tannins to build some astringency, so wait a few years for this to integrate. Best from 2021 through 2026. 1,700 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–AZ??Region: France / Loire / Chinon Select to Add

Sanguine and cigar notes frame the core of damson plum and dark cherry flavors in this medium-bodied, slightly chewy red. Black pepper and rosemary details linger on the finish. This shows great terroir typicity and flavor profile. Drink now through 2027. 2,200 cases made, 150 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Loire / Chinon Select to Add

A taut, chalky style, with a tight beam of red currant and bitter cherry fruit flanked by a frank minerality. Thyme and savory accents percolate on the energetic finish. Best from 2018 through 2023. 140 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Loire / Chinon Select to Add

On the crisper side of the spectrum, but with good flesh nonetheless, this offers lightly mulled pomegranate and red currant fruit notes mixed with subtle bramble, anise and juniper accents. A dark olive echo hangs on the finish. Drink now through 2018. 60 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Loire / Chinon Select to Add