Angélique Léon is part of a new generation of Chinon vignerons focused on precise, transparent expressions of Cabernet Franc shaped by careful vineyard work and restrained winemaking. Working within the Chinon appellation, she emphasizes site, soil, and vintage variation, prioritizing balance, freshness, and drinkability over extraction or power. Vineyard practices center on healthy soils, moderate yields, and harvesting to preserve acidity, while cellar work is deliberately minimal, with gentle extraction and little to no oak influence. The resulting wines are supple, fresh, and immediately engaging, offering a clear expression of Chinon’s limestone, clay, and gravel soils and a natural affinity for the table.
