Chinon Garance Nicolas Réau 2017

Nicolas Réau settled at Clos des Treilles in 2002. This 7-hectare domain is in the Anjou appellation. The name comes from a 2-hectare Clos that dates back several centuries. Located on a major fault line where the Armorican Massif meets the Paris basin, the domain's terroir is rich with 180 million years of geological history, with rich, complex sub-soils. Nicolas is a former pianist; he decided to give up music in favour of wine, more specifically natural wine. The domain obtained organic certification in 2012; it favours 3-week long macerations and natural yeasts which contribute to the high quality of wines produced. This vigneron is a talented producer who, year after year, produces very fine natural wines.

This natural Chinon comes from clay-silt soils, completing the superb range of terroirs from the talented Nicolas Réau. The grapes are destemmed and macerate for around 3 weeks without the addition of SO2, imparting great depth to the wine. It is matured for 18 months in 500-litre barrels (already used for two wines). A highly authentic Chinon that is made for cellaring.