Bernard Baudry Chinon La Croix Boissee 2021 MH all picked early enough to

all picked early enough to land at a lithe 12 percent alcohol

In a convenient 375ml size

right down to washing the grapes before they're pressed

a lieu-dit in the Premier Cru village of Vertus

lingering finish that reveals the oak's gentle influence without ever dominating—Burgundian elegance that rewards close attention

Bernard Baudry Chinon La Croix Boissee 2021 MH all picked early enough toBernard Baudry's flagship Chinon, from a 2. 5 3 hectare south facing site of 25 55 year old vines on clay limestone slopes. This is Cabernet Franc built for aging, delivering power and depth rarely seen in the Loire. The clay soils here give the wine a structure and gravity that set it apart from Baudry's lighter cuvees. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged 24 months in 1 4 year old barrels, then about 9 months in concrete. Expect dark fruit,