Domaine de la Motte - Anjou Villages 2011
3*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
Rating in the Hachette Guide: 3*** (Exceptional Wine) + Editor’s Choice
“Efforts rewarded with this Favorite celebrates a superb 2011 vintage with an intense, almost black color. The nose releases generous aromas of very ripe, almost candied black fruits, and promises a round, full-bodied, and long finish, supported by silky, delicate tannins. A wine that perfectly embodies its appellation, to be opened in a year or two and paired with game or red meat in sauce.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2014)
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Eye
a dark cherry-colored, almost black dress
Nose
with notes of dark fruit and a hint of licorice
Palate
full-bodied and well-balanced, with roundness and depth, and silky, delicate tannins
Serve
at 15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairings
à déguster sur des viandes rouges et blanches, un civet de lièvre, des poissons de rivière... <br/>
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2014 guide) 3***Étoiles (Exceptional wine)
About the wine:
Gilles Sorin has been managing this 18.5-hectare family vineyard since 1995. Committed to producing wines that faithfully reflect the grape’s natural flavor without any frills, he takes special care of the vines from the vineyard to the cellar: grass cover, aeration of the bunches, hand-harvesting, no added yeast or sugar… These efforts are rewarded by this Favorite celebrates a superb 2011 vintage with an intense, almost black color. The nose releases generous aromas of very ripe, almost candied black fruits, and promises a round, full-bodied, and long finish, supported by silky, delicate tannins. A wine that is perfectly in tune with its appellation, to be opened in a year or two and paired with game or red meat in sauce.
Customer rating
3.6/5
based on 40 reviews
Review by Mr. FABIEN Q. Posted on 10/14/2017
A very full-bodied wine with plenty of depth, yet not at all heavy (no oak). Well-ripened. Quite surprising for a Loire wine—excellent value for money
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Review by Mr. THIBAULT L. Published on October 1, 2017
The bottles we drank when they were young were very high in alcohol and really odd (frankly disappointing). The ones we drank in 2016 and 2017 were sublime. Dark, stewed fruit and pepper. Excellent value for money, but you had to be patient and lucky enough to open it at the right time.
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Review by Mr. YVES D. Posted on March 31, 2016
I'm very disappointed with this Anjou Village. It has a certain harshness to it and is too tannic; I'm not sure it will improve if left to age in the cellar for a while. This is the first time a wine I've bought from you has disappointed me this much. It just goes to show that you shouldn't take the reviews in guides like Hachette and others as gospel.
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Review by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE M. Posted on January 26, 2016
A fairly full-bodied wine with well-integrated tannins; I'm very pleased with it
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE D. Published on July 21, 2015
very characteristic of the appellation. A great wine at a very affordable price.
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Review by Mr. RAPHAEL L. Posted on January 20, 2015
Quite a bit of tannin, a very concentrated palate, unpleasant bitterness, and a strong alcoholic presence.
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Review by Ms. JOELLE K. Posted on November 20, 2014
A pleasant surprise for this unconventional Anjou. Full-bodied, with a long finish and a touch of subtlety.
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER B. Posted on 10/16/2014
Disappointing. Undrinkable the next day. Not recommended
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Review by Mr. GERMANI M. Posted on October 4, 2014
Very good, a little too strong, excellent value for money
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Review by Mr. ERIC A. Posted on August 27, 2014
The first bottle was too tannic and had a strong earthy taste. Wait at least six months for a better experience.
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