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 before
Drink starting at
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 serious and recommendable production, though a bit more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
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 new heights while remaining reasonably priced. Their extended maceration periods allow the velvety texture to beautifully complement the pure fruitiness of all their wines. Their Bourgueil wines, which come from 10 hectares of vineyards, regularly feature in our blind tastings. Trinch is an honest wine, and the top vintages absolutely must be decanted 2 to 3 hours before serving to fully appreciate the juiciness of Nuits-d’Ivresse, the purity of Les Perrières, and the chalky note of Clos-Sénéchal. One of the most refreshing finds in the Loire—definitely worth exploring to your heart’s content!
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated winery (2021 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these wineries)
About the estate:
For more than twenty years, Catherine and Pierre Breton have been successfully blazing their own trail in organic winemaking in Touraine. Their son Paul has joined them at the estate and is responsible, in particular, for crafting the Vouvray “Pierres Rousses.” 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 vines in Grand-Mont and Busardières), which are more intense, have never displayed as much finesse and precision as in the most recent vintages, while retaining a slightly untamed character that gives them great depth. They also age very well.
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