Pierre Chainier les Calcaires Pinot Noir 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Chainier
Label Name:
 
les Calcaires Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Loire Valley (Touraine)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (100%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Listed and reviewed by Gilbert & Gaillard; 5% and 100% Pinot Noir

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and crunchy berry fruit with clove and subtle dried-leaf minerality; medium-light, fresh and savory with polished low tannins and a clean finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled red meats, roasted chicken, tomato-based pasta, charcuterie, semi-soft cheeses. Asian: teriyaki salmon, pork belly buns, duck with hoisin, mushroom fried rice, mild Thai red curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; mostly stainless-steel fermentation to preserve fruit; ~25% matured ~6 months in neutral/seasoned French oak; gentle pump-overs; vin de France sourcing from limestone soils.

Vineyard Info
Maison Pierre Chainier, family-run Loire producer (est. 1973), farms ~250+ hectares across Touraine. Les Calcaires is their Vin de France range sourcing limestone parcels for approachable, mineral-driven wines.