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“If premier crus were permitted in Chinon, Les Varennes du Grand Clos would certainly be considered one of them.” 

Joguet is back! This entry-level Loire Valley Cabernet Franc is a charmer, fresh and inviting, begging you to empty the bottle.

The legendary Charles Joguet created some of the Loire Valley's most compelling red wines, but each year a lot of the domaine's enthusiasm shifted over to the Cabernet Franc rose--an exciting, thirst quencher providing a welcome seasonal counterpart.

Arnaud Couly Dutheil, great-grandson of Baptiste Dutheil, the estate's founder, offers a new perspective on the Chinon appellation, highlighting the estate's finest parcels.

This 100% Gamay has more of a savory characteristic than one might expect, but coming from the land of Chinon (Loire), it isn’t too surprising.