Notes: RVF 14.5/20, Gerbelle & Maurange 14.5/20
“This red blends Cabernet and Grolleau: a fresh, full-bodied wine. It should be drunk young to enjoy its crisp fruitiness. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines Under €20 2013 - Gerbelle & Maurange). A very pleasant red Anjou, a true wine for friends to enjoy as an aperitif, with sausages or at barbecues...
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Eye
vibrant ruby red
Nose
fresh, in the prime of his youth
Palate
indulgent and refreshing, with a delicious fruity flavor
Serve
at 15°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2015
Production
4,300 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A great wine to share with friends as an aperitif, with charcuterie, at barbecues...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Patrick Baudouin worked in a variety of jobs before setting up shop as a bookseller in Paris. At the age of 40, he decided to return to the family estate, which was barely scraping by on just one and a half hectares. His reading proved invaluable in rediscovering the essence of the great sweet wines of the Layon, before beet sugar and near-universal chaptalization smoothed out these golden wines. As a purist, he chose the path of excellence, without compromise. When he started in 1990, he produced only sweet wines. Encouraged by François Raveneau, a great winemaker from Chablis, he began producing dry white wine in 2001. With 14 hectares of vineyards (including 10 hectares of Chenin, with one hectare in Quarts de Chaume and 90 ares in Savennières), situated on the most spectacular terroirs of the Anjou Noir (schist, sandstone, and volcanic rock) and cultivated organically, he crafts magnificent whites alongside his loyal assistant Christophe Durand (who joined in 2012). A model estate, a must-visit, dedicated to uncovering the true identity of Chenin.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2013 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2020 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 wine:
A 2011 Anjou red blend of Cabernet and Grolleau, deliciously rich and fresh
About the estate:
Patrick Baudouin, an energetic man in his sixties, fought to establish the production of natural sweet wines in Layon at the end of the 20th century. This former Parisian bookseller, who returned to the Anjou region of his ancestors in the early 1990s, has weathered many ups and downs. The arrival of a majority financial partner (Union Harmonie Mutuelles) enabled the estate to secure additional resources and achieve high-quality standards. The dedicated work is paying off, and the wines have never been more accomplished, featuring fine reds but especially Anjou whites that showcase the diversity of the terroirs, and, among the sweet wines, an admirable Quarts-de-Chaume. More than ever, Patrick Baudoin plays an active role in promoting Anjou Chenin.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Wine rated (2014 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
About the wine:
This red wine blends Cabernet and Grolleau, resulting in a fresh and full-bodied wine. It is one of the few reds in this outstanding winery’s lineup, but it should be enjoyed young to fully appreciate its crisp fruitiness.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE R. Posted on April 27, 2016
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Review by Mr. XAVIER C. Posted on October 12, 2012
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