Vendanges 2011: c'est parti pour Nicolas Grosbois (Panzoult, AC Chinon) – above and below
The first visit we made in Chinon was to Nicolas Grosbois on the western edge of Panzoult. Nicolas has started early – last Saturday. Grapes were coming in at 12.5-12.8% potential with an acidity of 4.2 and a ph of 3.3.
Nicolas: "We started last Saturday. 2011 is not an easy year as the flowering was extended over a long time, so there is variable ripeness – some mauve berries amongst the black grapes. Because of the rain we have 15% more juice than last year. I think the resulting wines will be relatively light – easy drinking, vin des copains", although there may be a few more structured cuvées from the terres blanches vineyards."
Tasting the 2011 juice suggested that the resulting wines are likely to be light.
Tasting the 2011 juice suggested that the resulting wines are likely to be light.
Bunch of 2011 Cabernet Franc@Domaine Grosbois: well aerated bunch
Group of the Grosbois' pickers
