2023 Chateau du Petit Thouars Chinon Les Georges Loire, France Gaja The soils are calcareous: mostly

The soils are calcareous: mostly limestone gravels and sands

All of Christian’s vines (he has a lot - his vineyards are planted to a density of 10

This range of vat sizes allows the estate to vinify the wines on a parcel by parcel basis

VARIETALS: Pinot Meunier

2023 Chateau du Petit Thouars Chinon Les Georges Loire, France Gaja The soils are calcareous: mostlySebastien named this cuvee in honor of his ancestors, nearly all of whom are named George (in fact, his real first name is George, too). The friendliest of the estates three red wine offerings, Les Georges is produced entirely from the free run juice of the younger vines of Cabernet Franc, and is vinified and aged in steel tank. This cuvee comes primarily from Les Plantes, the thirteen hectares of Cabernet Franc immediately behind (to the west of) Le