Chinon

Chinon is an important Cabernet Franc appellation, located within the Touraine region just to the west of Tours. At approx. 2500ha, it represents a slightly larger zone than its neighbour Bourgueil. Part of the appellation, closest to its other voisin St Nicolas de Bourgueil, possesses light sandy gravel soils to give an easy drinking style, while the remainder is blessed with a ‘tuffeau’ subsoil from which the wines draw a finer structure and longevity. Neither style approaches the fullness of Bourgueil however.

Maison Charles Joguet is a good source.