Bernard Baudry Chinon Le Clos Guillot

Bernard Baudry is unquestionably one of Chinon’s most outstanding producers. Not only does he have the talent to make delicious and consistent wines, vintage to vintage, but he is also fortunate to have vineyard land that showcases the varied soil types of the appellation. After completing his viticultural studies in Beaune, Bernard returned to the Loire Valley and purchased his first two hectares of land in Cravant-les-Coteaux, a village from which almost half of the production of A.O.C. Chinon is sourced. Over the years, the domaine has grown to 25 hectares and Bernard’s son, Matthieu, has joined the family domaine. The Baudrys are staunch traditionalists, and you would have a hard time finding a Chinon more classic than theirs.

• Organic viticulture

• South, south-east exposure hillside vineyard

• Fermentation lasts 15 days in cement and wood tank

• Aged 12 months in 2 to 5 years old barrels, then 9 months in cement tanks

• Unfiltered