“The color is intense, a deep red with black cherry highlights. The warm nose reveals aromas of ripe grapes, blackcurrant, and blueberry. The palate offers a beautifully supple and smooth attack, centered on black fruits and pepper, before unfolding with a lovely freshness on the finish.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021) A fruit-forward delight!
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Eye
Deep purple
Nose
Expressive notes of fresh red and black berries: blackcurrant, blueberry, black cherry
Palate
Smooth and rich, with notes of red berries and wild berries, and a supple, well-integrated structure
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour in advance in a carafe
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with a charcuterie platter, a chicken liver salad, veal, or even pike in red wine …
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2021) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
The color is intense, a deep red with black cherry highlights. The warm nose reveals aromas of ripe grapes, blackcurrant, and blueberry. On the palate, it offers a beautifully supple and smooth attack, centered on black fruits and pepper, before unfolding with a lovely freshness on the finish.
About the estate:
Led by the younger generation—Stéphane, Julien, and Vincent Denis, who joined the business in 2003, 2006, and 2009, respectively—this has been a family business since 1920; it started with 5 hectares and now spans 90 hectares. A flagship estate in Haut-Layon, renowned in particular for its red wines, but also highly skilled in producing whites and rosés. A (very) safe bet.
Customer rating
3.9/5
based on 9 reviews
Review by Mr. THIERRY N. Published on June 30, 2022
A lovely Cabernet Franc from a prestigious winery, full of fruit and not too high in alcohol; best enjoyed at 15–16°C with summer dishes.
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Review by Mr. GERARD L. Published on January 26, 2022
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER G. Posted on 12/14/2021
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Review by Mr. FABIEN B. Published on 10/11/2021
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Review by Mr. PASCAL P. Published on October 10, 2021
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Review by Mr. THIERRY F. Published on July 27, 2021
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Review by Mr. MARCEL D. Published on May 18, 2021
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Review by Mr. LAURENT D. Published on April 17, 2021
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