Description
Domaine Olga Raffault Chinon Rosé 2025 — Chinon, Loire Valley
Domaine Olga Raffault is one of Chinon’s most storied estates, a benchmark producer in the Loire Valley whose wines have defined the appellation for generations. This Rosé is 100% Cabernet Franc — half from certified-organic estate parcels on the sandy, gravelly flats along the Vienne River, half from a neighboring grower in organic conversion. Hand-harvested, native yeast fermented, with no malolactic fermentation and no new oak — just pure, transparent winemaking that lets the fruit and terroir speak.
Half the fruit is pressed directly as whole clusters; the other half is saigné. The result is a rosé of precision and energy: wild strawberry, raspberry, and watermelon on the nose, with delicate floral notes and a touch of citrus zest. The palate is crisp and lively, with bright acidity, a light silky texture, and a clean, mineral-tinged finish. Bottled in spring with light filtration to preserve freshness.
Organic estate Cabernet Franc — Chinon Rosé at its most precise and expressive.
- Producer: Domaine Olga Raffault, Chinon, Loire Valley, France
- Vintage: 2025
- Appellation: Chinon AOC
- Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Farming: 50% certified organic estate + 50% organic conversion
- Winemaking: Native yeast, no MLF, stainless steel, light filtration
- Format: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Wild strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, floral, citrus zest, mineral finish
- Best Paired With: Grilled salmon, goat cheese, niçoise salad, charcuterie, summer vegetables
A benchmark Loire Rosé at an honest price — Raffault’s Chinon is the standard for what Cabernet Franc rosé can be.
