Alain Chabanon - Saint-Guilhem le Désert Le Petit Trélans blanc 2022
90/100
RVF
"A fruity white, crisp and well-balanced".
Petit Trélans is a cuvée with an expressive nose of yellow and white fruit aromas and aniseed notes. The palate is dapper and subtle, lively and straightforward, with pulpy fruit and a fresh, mineral finish. A lovely wine to open as an aperitif, then serve with gambas tartar.
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Eye
Golden yellow color
Nose
Expressive, with yellow and white fruit aromas and aniseed notes
Mouth
Dapper and subtle, lively and straightforward, with pulpy fruitiness, fresh, mineral finish
Serve
At 12-14°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Pair with rack of pork with beer or apricots, scallop carpaccio, prawn tartare, oysters in tempura, lamb sweetbreads braised with oyster mushrooms, cannelloni with Brocciu...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Alain Chabanon settled in Montpeyroux in 1992, having previously worked at Château Montus and in Corsica. He also farms plots in Jonquières, Saint-André, Lagamas and Saint-Saturnin. A pioneer among organic winegrowers, Alain is one of those refined, passionate winemakers. In the past, certain cuvées were sometimes the subject of debate, but magnificent new installations have enabled us to take a step forward. The ageing process, which was still visible, is set to evolve considerably, with a switch from barrels to foudres. Concrete eggs for the Mourvèdre grapes have made it possible to gain in freshness. More flesh in the wines would enable the domaine to play in a higher category.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté Award-winning wines (Wines from this producer regularly win awards in the guide)
About the domain :
The son of teachers and an oenological engineer, Alain Chabanon acquired vineyards in 1992 in Montpeyroux and surrounding villages. He built his winery in the midst of his vineyards (17 ha), which are farmed organically (certified in 2002) and biodynamically (2011).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
Domaine rated (guide 2026) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
The Petit Trélans white remains very fine and lively in the 2022 vintage, with its imprint of Golden apple, pomelo and lime.
About the domain :
Alain Chabanon set up business in 1992 just outside Montpeyroux, after training with Alain Brumont in Madiran and Count Peraldi on the Isle of Beauty. A dedicated and inspired winemaker, he quickly made a name for himself with his hard work in the vineyard and his real choices in terms of viticulture, blending and ageing. Patience is required for these unvarnished, highly tactile wines, which see stainless steel, concrete eggs or foudre and are bottled late after maturing. The overall impression is fair and precise, with exemplary management of terroir expression and maturity. We salute the work done and the assertive personality of each of the wines.
Customer rating
3.6/5
on 5 reviews
Note and review by M. BERNARD L. Published on 24/01/2025
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