The 2022 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Le Clos Guillot is a beautifully refined and deeply terroir-driven Cabernet Franc from one of Chinon’s benchmark single vineyards. Situated on south-facing clay and limestone slopes near Cravant-les-Côteaux, Le Clos Guillot consistently produces a more structured and mineral expression of Chinon, combining depth and concentration with remarkable freshness. The nose reveals black cherry, dark raspberry and plum layered alongside violet, graphite, dried herbs and subtle earthy spice, giving the wine impressive complexity and precision.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, vibrant natural acidity and a tightly wound mineral core. Layers of dark berry fruit, savoury herbal complexity and gentle smoky spice are balanced by chalky freshness and refined structure, finishing long, poised and beautifully persistent with excellent ageing potential. Careful fermentation and élevage in large older oak barrels preserve the wine’s transparency and vineyard character while adding subtle textural depth and polish.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2022 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Le Clos Guillot is a superb single-vineyard Loire Cabernet Franc — structured, mineral and beautifully composed with outstanding finesse and regional character. Perfect with roast lamb, duck, mushroom dishes, charcuterie or slow-cooked French country cuisine. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar gracefully through 2040+.
