Domaine Fabrice Gasnier - La Cravantine Brut 2023

In 1990, at the age of 21, Fabrice Gasnier — after formative stints in Entre-Deux-Mers, Champagne and Burgundy — returned to his Chinon roots to make wine with his father Jacky in 1990. The estate comprised of 25 hectares, all within the commune of Cravant-les-Coteaux. The age of the vines average 45 years and are all south-facing, an imperative characteristic given the marginal climate of Chinon. A fourth-generation winegrower and vigneron, Fabrice employs biodynamic techniques in farming (certified since 2008), no pesticides or herbicides; yields are extremely low. The estate’s gradual transformation to organic, then biodynamic farming invigorated their vines, allowing them to reach deep into the limestone bedrock. As a result, Fabrice’s wines are aromatic and racy with great concentration and length. Delicious upon release, but they are excellent candidates for short-term aging.

Fabrice Gasnier's La Cravantine is a sparkling rosé made from 100% Cabernet Franc. The juice is from a direct pressing to preserve the fruit character of the grapes, and made in the traditional method. Bright, fresh and energetic, this is a sparkler to enjoy as an apertif, with light appetizers, or relax with on a beautiful day.