A great vintage at its peak!
Gault Millau 87/100, RVF 15,5/20This blend, dominated by Cabernet Franc (70%), supplemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (30%) offers a powerful and complex bouquet. Now at its peak, this cuvée comes from the exceptional vintage 2001 from the Loire Valley. Round and smooth, well-balanced and supported by well-integrated tannins and oak, it pairs wonderfully with roasted red meats and cheeses…
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Eye
A garnet-red color with beautiful highlights.
Nose
The aromatic profile is powerful and complex. The richness of the schist terroir is invigorating, with floral aromas (violet, iris, etc.) and hints of red fruit (raspberries, strawberries, etc.). Notes of licorice, caramel, and spices add depth.
Palate
Round, smooth, and fluid. Its structure is beautifully supported by a robust yet balanced network of tannins.
Serve
served in a carafe at 17–18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
now
High point
2007
Drink before
2010
Production
15,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
viandes rouges rôties, mais aussi grillées voire légèrement épicées, agneaux moutons pré-salés ou non, et de nombreux fromages a pâte molle (reblochon, camembert fermier. . . ) <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 breathtaking views of the Layon Valley. A thousand years ago, great wines were already being produced on these hillsides, and today its new owner aims to continue this legacy of excellence and dedicate himself to crafting exceptional 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 quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting 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, supremely elegant style of Chenin Blanc. 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 by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on September 8, 2013
When I tasted it in 2009, I felt it was past its prime. That's a shame.
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE P. Posted on August 15, 2023
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