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Charles Joguet, Chinon Clos de la Dioterie 2020
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Description
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Yohan Castaing
Situated near the winery, this plot represents the historic terroir of the estate. It is planted with old vines, ranging from 70 to 80 years old, and benefits from a northeast-facing orientation. The soil is composed of a thick layer of clay overlying calcareous bedrock, and the plot is typically the last to be harvested, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal maturity. The 2020 Chinon Clos de la Dioterie, as usual, presents a lively, fresh and complex bouquet featuring wild dark berries, cedar, cherries, spring flowers and spices. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, pure and precise, supported by powdery tannins and a fleshy, sappy mid-palate, concluding with a structured but delicate and mineral finish. It’s a gorgeous wine and a particular favorite in Charles Joguet’s lineup.
About the Producer
The Domaine Charles Joguet vineyard has distant and somewhat curious origins. As was the case for many houses, the invasion of phylloxera and mechanisation led the Beaudoin-Joguet-Malécault family to practice mixed farming. However, the vineyard part of their property in Sazilly, entirely planted with Cabernet Franc, dates back to 1830 and perhaps longer. As for the Clos de la Dioterie, it was under vine one or two centuries before 1789.
