Bernard Baudry Chinon La Croix Boissee 2021 MH who bottled the family's first

who bottled the family's first Champagne under its own name in 1923

In a convenient 375ml size

not the main event

lingering finish that reveals the oak's gentle influence without ever dominating—Burgundian elegance that rewards close attention

Bernard Baudry Chinon La Croix Boissee 2021 MH who bottled the family's firstBernard Baudry's flagship Chinon, from a 2. 5 3 hectare south facing site of 25 55 year old vines on clay limestone slopes. This is Cabernet Franc built for aging, delivering power and depth rarely seen in the Loire. The clay soils here give the wine a structure and gravity that set it apart from Baudry's lighter cuvees. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged 24 months in 1 4 year old barrels, then about 9 months in concrete. Expect dark fruit,