Gueule d’Amour, Vignoble du RAB

Low intervention Cabernet Franc rosé from Chinon

Nicolas Gonnin is fairly new to the wine game, arriving in Chinon in April 2021. In his previous life he was an SNCF train driver in Paris. He wanted to go back to the land and produce something good from it. After training at Domaine La Bouche du Roi, Nicolas made the decision to set up on his own so – with his wife and 1 month old baby in tow – they headed to their new life. Arriving in Cravant les Coteaux, Chinon, Nicolas sourced vineyards that were already certified organic. He purchased 5 hectares of old vines, grown organically for around 30 years, with the strict intention of working respectfully within the environment and to produce clean wines that weren’t just organic, but natural and without anything added during the winemaking process.

This is a  lightly pressed Cabernet Franc rosé, with notes of honey blossom on the nose. The palette provides full tart raspberry, opening up to a fresh green finish.

Colour – Rosé
Producer – Vignoble du RAB
Country – France
Region – Loire
Vegan – Yes
ABV – 12.5%
Grapes – Cabernet Franc
Vintage – 2023
Sustainability – Organic
Female Winemaker – No
Food Pairings – Barbecued meats