2023 Chateau du Petit Thouars Chinon Les Georges Loire, France Gaja A good Clos de Vougeot

A good Clos de Vougeot should be a complete wine without any one feature standing out

with extended maceration for 234 days

and translucent

All of Christian’s vines (he has a lot - his vineyards are planted to a density of 10

2023 Chateau du Petit Thouars Chinon Les Georges Loire, France Gaja A good Clos de VougeotSebastien named this cuvee in honor of his ancestors, nearly all of whom are named George (in fact, his real first name is George, too). The friendliest of the estates three red wine offerings, Les Georges is produced entirely from the free run juice of the younger vines of Cabernet Franc, and is vinified and aged in steel tank. This cuvee comes primarily from Les Plantes, the thirteen hectares of Cabernet Franc immediately behind (to the west of) Le