Chateau du Petit Thouars Chinon Rouge 'L'Amiral' 2018 Memorial Day While Château d’Yquem was sold

While Château d’Yquem was sold to LVMH in the late 1990s

rigorously tannic

with a downright electric palate of remarkable length

It is a testament to the estate’s commitment to classicism that they produce such a bold

The Goumards make choices in the vineyard and in the cellar that will emphasize finesse and freshness in this bottling

Chateau du Petit Thouars Chinon Rouge 'L'Amiral' 2018 Memorial Day While Château d’Yquem was soldMade only in exceptional vintages, LAmiral (The Admiral) is an homage to the uncompromising, rugged, old school Chinon of ages past. It is produced exclusively from the press juice of Cabernet Franc from their oldest and finest parcels and aged in used 225 L barrels for 2 to 4 years to tame the press. While remaining broad and intensely tannic, the fresh and lively red fruits typical of Chinon do manage to emerge from its smoky and bramble riddled