Joseph Mellot Les Morinières Chinon is dry, youthful, unoaked, acid drived red wine with raspberry, roasted red pepper, and cruhed gravel flavors for drinking over the short term. Joseph Mellot is a family owned estate which dates back over 500 years with one member of the family having been the wine advisor of Louis XIV. The estate is managed on a reasoned basis with synthetic treatments used only when required. The vineyard, Les Morinières, boasts well-drained limestone and clay soils, which contribute to the lean profile and fresh style of the wine. The wine is made in neutral vessels with a shorter vatting time to capture a uouthful and pure style. This is a great choice for spring dishes with young lamb and new vegetables.