Pierre Chainier les Calcaires Pinot Noir 2024

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Chainier
Label Name:
 
les Calcaires Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Loire Valley / Touraine (Vin de France listing)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (100%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
listed in Gilbert & Gaillard tasting database for recent vintages and positive consumer ratings

Tasting Note
Bright red fruits (cherry, pomegranate), warm clove/spice, a touch of dried leaf and minerality; medium-bodied with polished, soft tannins and a fresh finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled red meats, tomato-based pasta, roast pork, semi‑soft cheeses (Taleggio, Fontina). Asian: teriyaki chicken, pork belly, grilled salmon/sushi, mushroom dumplings.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; gentle fermentation in stainless tanks with short maceration; matured in neutral/seasoned barrels and stainless before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Produced/ bottled by Maison Pierre Chainier (Amboise); House manages ~250+ ha in the Loire, sourcing Pinot from calcareous soils. Family-owned producer with long Loire tradition.