One river three regions, pick Chinon now

The Loire is three regions for wine – Muscadet, Savennières and Chinon. Each expresses its own character from its distinctive terroir.
In Chinon the reds are made mostly from cabernet franc although since the turn of the century up to 25 per cent of a blend can be Cabernet Sauvignon.
According to Eric

Assimov in the New York Times:

“In a good year, the wines offer savory berry flavors, with herbal, earth and mineral tones that add a welcome complexity. Good acidity makes them lively and refreshing, and they can age and improve for 10 to 20 years.
In a great year, these wines are absolutely delicious, with spicy raspberry and cherry flavors. They show intensity and elegance while remaining fresh and vivacious.
And make no mistake: 2005 was a great year, as the wine panel confirmed in a recent tasting of 25 bottles of 2005 Chinon.”