Lore Olds began farming this 14-acre east-facing slope in 1973
a cooler tributary of the Mosel
high-quality ingredients and traditional brewing methods
Crafted in the heart of the Hudson Valley
and almost lost forever until a few passionate winemakers (like Cisteller) brought it back to life
Charles Joguet, Chinon Clos du Chene Vert, 2019 AFKAT_2024 Lore Olds began farming thisCharles Joguetartist, revolutionary, father of modern Chinonpioneered terroir specific bottlings in this appellation. Clos du Chne Vert is one of Chinon's mythical parcels: a monopole on southwest facing clay limestone slopes within the city itself, producing elegant, tannic, age worthy Cabernet Franc. The 2019 offers blackberry, currant, graphite, and chalk with well built structure and mouthwatering acidity. Under new direction with Anne Charlotte