Domaine Bernard Baudry

Domaine Bernard Baudry is a family-owned winery located in Cravant-les-Coteaux in the Chinon appellation of the Loire Valley. The estate has been producing wines from Cabernet Franc, the signature red grape of Chinon, focusing on expressing the diverse terroirs found within this renowned appellation along the Vienne River.

Chinon is celebrated for producing some of the Loire Valley's most distinctive red wines, where Cabernet Franc thrives in the region's tuffeau limestone soils and temperate climate. The appellation's wines typically display characteristic notes of red fruits, violet, and graphite minerality, with varying expressions depending on whether the vines are planted on the gravelly riverbanks, limestone plateaus, or clay-limestone slopes. The region's long winemaking tradition dates back centuries, with Chinon wines historically favored by French royalty.

The domaine's current offerings include their Les Granges cuvée, which represents their approach to crafting Chinon from Cabernet Franc. This wine reflects the estate's commitment to showcasing the pure expression of this noble grape variety within the specific microclimate and soil composition of their vineyard sites.