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Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Les Galuches 2023

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Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Les Galuches 2023 is a wine from Chinon, Loire, France, made from Cabernet Franc.

Region
Chinon, Loire · France
Vintage
2023
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About Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Les Galuches 2023

What grapes is Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Les Galuches 2023 made from?

Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Les Galuches 2023 is made from Cabernet Franc.

Where does Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Les Galuches 2023 come from?

Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Les Galuches 2023 comes from Chinon, Loire, France. It is made by Jean-Maurice Raffault.

Domaine Jean-Maurice Raffault is an established family estate in Chinon, farming prime vineyard plots across several distinct terroirs along the Vienne river. The cuvée Les Galuches comes from an alluvial plain of sand and gravel, a soil composition known for absorbing daytime heat and draining rapidly. This microclimate fosters early ripening in Cabernet Franc, producing an exceptionally supple, fragrant, and accessible expression of Chinon that highlights aromatic purity and soft structural lines.

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Tasting review

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Expert commentary

The wine shows vivid aromas of ripe red fruits, fresh violet petals, and an appetizing touch of leafy graphite. Bright, refreshing acidity is knit seamlessly into gentle tannins, delivering an energetic, juicy palate with immediate charm.

Serving and ageing guide

This wine can drink now but has potential for ageing. Its exuberant primary red fruit and vibrant Loire freshness offer delightful early drinking, yet its balanced acid line will allow it to evolve favorably over the next 3 to 5 years. For optimal enjoyment, serve at 14–16°C to preserve its crisp berry fruit; decanting is optional, though 20 minutes in a carafe can bring forward its delicate floral elements. Pair with roast chicken, rillettes, grilled pork loin, or regional goat cheeses such as Sainte-Maure de Touraine. The wine achieves very good quality through stellar balance and focused intensity. The nose intensity is medium plus with lifted violet and raspberry, which aligns consistently with a medium plus palate intensity of crunchy red cherries and herbs. Its brisk acidity is completely balanced by juicy, ripe fruit and fine, rounded tannins. While it finishes with a clean, medium persistence and shows charming varietal typicity, it lacks the tertiary depth and expansive structural weight that would elevate it to outstanding status.

Appearance

The wine is clear with medium intensity and a youthful purple colour.

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