Château Soucherie - Champ aux Loups 2011
15,5/20
Gault & Millau
15/20
RVF
“The 2011 red Anjous are beautifully crafted, with lovely spicy oak notes in the Champs aux Loup.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2015 - RVF) - “A wine with aging potential that is still holding back. The aging process somewhat masks the otherwise refined texture, complemented by a palette of balsamic (coffee), tobacco, and black fruit flavors. An intense style to revisit in two years.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France - Gault Millau)
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Eye
a deep ruby color with beautiful intensity
Nose
It shines brightly on juicy fruit, underscored by subtle oak notes. The profile becomes more complex with notes of wild berries and spice contributed by the aging process. A hint of ginger, licorice, and balsamic notes round out the aromatic profile.
Palate
Full-bodied and firm, the wine is rich and concentrated, with tannins that are still pronounced but of noble quality. The palate shows promise and still needs time to mellow.
Serve
decant at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
Pair with red meats in sauce, a rib of beef, grilled lamb, or game birds and game meat, as well as cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2019 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
Anjou, Savennières, Coteaux-du-Layon, and Chaume are expressed here with finesse and authenticity. A sure bet.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated 15.5/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
A wine with aging potential that is still holding back. The aging process somewhat masks its refined texture, which is complemented by a range of flavors including balsamic notes (coffee), tobacco, and dark fruits. An intense style best revisited in two years.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
The 2011 red Anjous are beautifully crafted, with a lovely spicy oakiness in the Champs aux Loup.
About the estate:
Roger-François Béguinot, who made his fortune in the baby food industry, and his wife fell in love with Château Soucherie in 2007. This 28-hectare estate is beautifully situated on a south-facing schist hillside between Beaulieu and Rochefort, within the Anjou, Savennières, Coteaux du Layon, and Chaume appellations.