Domaine du Fossile Chinon Rouge

"Make no mistake – this is farming. It’s hard work and can be wet, dirty, occasionally life-threatening and frequently back breaking. And rewarding. (At least that’s what we hope.) We are being brutally honest when we say we have a LOT to learn. We absolutely do not want to convey a message of gossamer- veiled sun-drenched days of romping in vineyards and kissing butterflies. This is life without the soft focus lens and in the coming days there will be hilarity, embarrassment, cringe-worthy moments that we look forward to sharing while avoiding candy-coated platitudes in place of hard lessons learned."-Domaine du Fossile

As you can see, this is a humble producer with something to prove in the Loire Valley. Their Chinon Rouge is a fantastic entry point into their style. Fresh, crunchy, and with great character, this is a fun and well done Cabernet Franc.