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Outstanding houses in Chinon.

The Chinon reading

Chinon's reds pivot on Cabernet Franc's green-pepper spine and graphite edge, a cool-climate severity that demands food and time in bottle rather than immediate charm.

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Region DNA

The character of Chinon

Based on 504 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Consistent

Tight, signature style across producers

Chinon
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
7
80–89 Great
64
70–79 Good
28
<70 Other
1

Based on 100 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitEarthBlack fruitTree fruitOak

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

French Middle Loire Cabernet Franc Red
459
French Loire Rosé
68
Loire Chenin Blanc
65
French Sparkling
28
French Middle Loire Red
11
Upper Loire White
7
French Crémant
6
Loire Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
4

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Franc561Chenin Blanc82Sauvignon Blanc13Gamay10Pinot Noir9Chardonnay8Cabernet Sauvignon7Shiraz/Syrah5Grenache4Mourvedre4

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Chinon

Domaine de la Commanderie - Philippe Pain

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About Chinon

Chinon is a wine region in France, home to 160 producers tracked on Femente, 7 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc, producing French Middle Loire Cabernet Franc Red and French Loire Rosé wines with notes of Red fruit, Earth, and Black fruit.

Chinon — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Chinon?
The most planted varieties in Chinon are Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gamay, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Chinon known for?
Chinon is known for French Middle Loire Cabernet Franc Red, French Loire Rosé, and Loire Chenin Blanc wines and flavors of Red fruit, Earth, and Black fruit.
How many wineries are in Chinon?
Femente tracks 160 producers in Chinon, of which 7 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Chinon?
Chinon is a wine region in France.

Chinon

Chinon's reds pivot on Cabernet Franc's green-pepper spine and graphite edge, a cool-climate severity that demands food and time in bottle rather than immediate charm.

Producers in Chinon

Restaurants in Chinon

Restaurants in Chinon