Alain Chabanon - Les Boissières 2015
16/20
RVF
14/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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 fruits (strawberries, raspberries) and cardamom will transport you. A refined and elegant wine that invites you to savor it.
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Nose
Aromas of ripe fruit
Palate
Powerful yet refined and elegant, with a fresh finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a roast rack of lamb with thyme, milk-fed lamb chops, veal liver, or a braised cockerel with figs
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 14/20 (2014 vintage) (Good wine)
Winery rated 1 star (A high-quality, recommended wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Having settled in Montpeyroux in 1992, after stints at Château Montus and in Corsica, Alain Chabanon 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 around. While certain vintages were sometimes controversial in the past, magnificent new facilities have allowed the estate to take a step forward. The aging styles, which were previously noticeable, will evolve significantly with the shift to large oak casks instead of barrels. Concrete egg-shaped tanks for the Mourvèdre grapes have added freshness. A bit more body in the wines would allow the estate to compete in a higher category.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate Award-winning Wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by 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 hectares), which is cultivated using organic methods (certified in 2002) and biodynamic practices (2011).
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 in 1992 on the outskirts of Montpeyroux after learning the trade under 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. Patience is key for these unpretentious, highly tactile wines, which are aged in stainless steel, concrete eggs, or large oak casks and bottled late after they have mellowed. The overall impression is balanced and precise, with exemplary management of terroir expression and ripeness. We applaud the work put into these wines and the distinct personality of each one.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. RONAN L. Published on June 1, 2022
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