Greetings from Chinon!
No.17 | Out & About
Bonjour à tous!
Today is the first of five days of programming with the Chinon AOC, which will include visits with vignerons, tastings, cultural activities and above all LOTS of delicious Cabernet Franc. I was first in the region nearly two years ago, and this will be the first opportunity I’ve had to devote all of my time to exploring the region and improving my understanding what makes Chinon such a special region in the world of Cabernet Franc.
We kicked things off last evening with an incredible meal at Les Jardiniers. Located in the commune of Ligré, this tiny establishment takes farm-to-table to the next level with a expansive garden on site from which they source nearly all of the restaurants ingredients; in addition to this, they partner exclusively with other local purveyors for cheeses, meats and fish to create their menus. Next to the restaurant, they have established a 12-hectare truffiers where they have planted 20,000 truffle oaks for the cultivation of both summer and win…