Domaine Jourdan
2017 "L'Arcestrale" Chinon Cabernet Franc

The top cuvée, L'Arcestrale, is an homage to fine Bordeaux, made only in good years. This comes from the domain's best Cab Franc vines, which grow in two parcels on the plain and the hillside, and the wine is aged in wood, 25% of which is new. The result is pure, concentrated-yet-elegant Cabernet Franc using organic principles from average 45-year-old vines. Perfume and fruit purity are the hallmarks of Pichard & Jourdan wines.

Another fantastic vintage similar in style to the energetic 2015...juicy, mouthwatering structure with rose petal florals, red clay, racy strawberry and black cherry fruit. Beautiful intensity, elegant aromas, silky texture and jammy fruit. Delicious now but definitely more to come!