A Grand de Loire, from one of Anjou’s finest terroirs!
RVF 16,5/20, Hachette Guide 2008 2**, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, Paris 2006 Gold MedalThe Fesles Castle is famous worldwide for the exceptional quality of its wines. Robert Parker writes: “ This field constitutes a category all on its own ". A Bonnezeaux staple, it also produces excellent Anjou dry reds and whites, such as this cuvée—100% Chenin—from the legendary vineyard "The Chapel", the highest-quality wine from the estate. Here is a dry white Anjou of great elegance that showcases the full expression of a fabulous terroir!
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Eye
A straw-yellow color with brilliant highlights.
Nose
Aroma dominated by ferns, linden, and elderberry
Palate
A beautifully balanced flavor profile centered on a round, silky attack. No distinctly perceptible acidity. The aromatic complexity features notes of dried fruits (hazelnut, almond), elderberry, and toasted bread. Very long finish.
Serve
served in a carafe at 12°
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2007
High point
2008
Drink before
2014
Production
55,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Accompagne très bien les poissons en sauce (Brochet ou Saumon au beurre blanc, filet de Sole, Lotte…), de multiples crustacés grillés ou cuits au court-bouillon, viandes blanches en sauce et fromages de chèvre. Ex :Un brochet au beurre blanc, un filet de sole, un gratin d'écrevisses, une blanquette de lotte...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2015 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Located near the village of Bonnezeaux, famous for its great sweet wines, this château offers a breathtaking view of the Layon Valley. A thousand years ago, great wines were already being produced on these hillsides, and today its new owner hopes to continue this legacy of excellence and dedicate himself to producing great white wines from the Loire.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2009 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Located in a microclimate exceptionally conducive to the development of noble rot, Fesles is to Bonnezeaux what Yquem is to Sauternes: the embodiment of the terroir and the guardian of a full-bodied and exceptionally refined Chenin style. Today, Bernard Germain’s team, following in the footsteps of pastry chef Gaston Lenôtre, upholds tradition while advancing the range of dry whites—Fesles’s latest venture.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. ALAIN C. Published on 10/22/2023
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on September 8, 2013
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