2021 Chateau du Petit Thouars Chinon Les Georges Loire, France

Sebastien named this cuvee in honor of his ancestors, nearly all of whom are named George (in fact, his real first name is George, too). The friendliest of the estates three red-wine offerings, Les Georges is produced entirely from the free-run juice of the younger vines of Cabernet Franc, and is vinified and aged in steel tank. This cuvee comes primarily from Les Plantes, the thirteen hectares of Cabernet Franc immediately behind (to the west of) Le Clos which Sebastiens father planted between 1978 and 1988.