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Alain Chabanon - Les Boissières 2015

Alain Chabanon - Les Boissières 2015

Coteaux du Languedoc|Red wine|Organic
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4/5 (1 customers)

16/20

RVF

14/20

Bettane & Desseauve

(2014 Vintage Notes)
Les Boissières takes its name from the terroir where the vines are planted—a gravelly soil that bears witness to the presence of a glacier several millennia ago. Its aromas of red berries (strawberries, raspberries) and cardamom will transport you. A refined and elegant wine that takes some getting to know.

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Estate

Domaine Alain Chabanon

Vintage

Les Boissières

Vintage

2015

Designation

Coteaux du Languedoc

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre

Regions

Poor, stony soils of the clay-limestone type

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Traditional method with no added yeast, including punching down and pumping over, and 5 weeks of maceration

Livestock Farming

36 months in stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Nose

Aromas of ripe fruit

Palate

Powerful yet remarkably refined and elegant, with a fresh finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2027

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with a roast rack of lamb with thyme blossoms, milk-fed lamb chops, veal liver, or a braised cockerel with figs

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 14/20 (2014 vintage) (Good wine)

Winery rated 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

Alain Chabanon, who settled in Montpeyroux in 1992 after working at Château Montus and in Corsica, also cultivates vineyards in Jonquières, Saint-André, Lagamas, and Saint-Saturnin. A pioneer in organic winemaking, Alain is one of the most refined and fascinating winemakers. While some of his vintages were occasionally the subject of debate in the past, magnificent new facilities have enabled him to take a significant step forward. The aging profiles, which were previously quite noticeable, will evolve significantly with the shift to large oak vats instead of barrels. Concrete “eggs” used for the Mourvèdre grapes have added a touch of freshness. A bit more body in the wines would allow the estate to compete in a higher league.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

The son of teachers and a winemaking engineer, Alain Chabanon acquired vineyards in 1992 in Montpeyroux and the surrounding villages. He built his winery in the middle of his vineyard (17 ha), which is cultivated using organic methods (certified in 2002) and biodynamic practices (2011).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated 16/20 + Editor's Choice (2014 vintage) (Very good wine)

Rated Estate (2026 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

Alain Chabanon settled on the outskirts of Montpeyroux in 1992 after learning the trade from Alain Brumont in Madiran and Count Peraldi on the “Isle of Beauty.” A dedicated and inspired winemaker, he quickly distinguished himself through hard work in the vineyard and bold decisions regarding viticultural practices, blends, and aging methods. Patience is key for these unpretentious, highly textured wines, which are aged in stainless steel, concrete eggs, or large oak casks and bottled late, once they have mellowed. The overall impression is balanced and precise, with exemplary management of terroir expression and ripeness. We commend the work that has gone into these wines and the distinct personality of each one.

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