Ratings: Robert Parker 89–90/100, RVF 15/20, Bettane & Desseauve 14.5/20
“Powerful, with firm yet refined tannins, this 2009 is serious and deep. A grilled ribeye steak will pair beautifully with its texture. ” (The Great Guide to French Wines 2012 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
shiny dress
Nose
beautiful, deep nose
Palate
with silky tannins, refreshing
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des charcuteries, des viandes rouges, des gibiers, des fromages... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
For more than two decades, Catherine and Pierre Breton and their son Paul have demonstrated that organic wine from Touraine can reach great heights while remaining reasonably priced. Their extended maceration periods allow the velvety texture to beautifully complement the pure fruit character of all their wines. Their Bourgueil wines, which account for 10 hectares, regularly feature in our blind tastings. Trinch is an honest wine, and the top vintages must absolutely be decanted 2 to 3 hours before serving to fully appreciate the juiciness of Nuits-d’Ivresse, the purity of Perrières, and the chalky touch of Clos-Sénéchal. One of the most refreshing finds in the Loire—don’t hesitate to discover it!
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2021 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:
For over twenty years, Catherine and Pierre Breton have been successfully carving out a niche for organic wine in Touraine. Their son Paul has joined them at the estate and is responsible for vinifying the Vouvray Pierres Rousses, among other wines. The very fine, soft tannins resulting from long macerations are evident even in the delicious, easy-drinking Trinch and Avis de Vin Fort cuvées, which contain very little sulfur and are meant to be enjoyed young. The terroir-driven wines (Clos Sénéchal, Les Perrières, and Nuits d'Ivresse, made from Grand-Mont and Busardières vines), which are more intense, have never displayed as much finesse and precision as in the latest vintages, while retaining a slightly wild character that gives them great depth. They also age very well.
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