Charles Joguet - Clos de la Plante Martin 2016
17/20
Le Figaro
15/20
RVF
90/100
Wine Enthusiast
90/100
Wine Spectator
14/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"White Chinon!"
“What a superb wine! White Chinon, an appellation overshadowed by the sheer number of reds, yet one that deserves the utmost attention—as this vintage effortlessly demonstrates—with subtle notes of toasted hazelnut, citrus, and peaches resting on a mineral foundation. On the palate, it is precise, remarkably lively, and has beautiful length. A must-try.” (Le Figaro Vins)
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Eye
Light straw-yellow, crystal-clear color
Nose
Tart notes that open with aromas of pink grapefruit, pears, and exotic fruits
Palate
Rich, complex, with concentrated citrus notes and great delicacy
Serve
At 12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2024
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with fish from the Loire (zander and pike) and cold cuts...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 14/20 (Good wine)
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Hints of white flowers; a clean, briny palate.
About the estate:
For Anne-Charlotte Genet, the quest for perfectly balanced tannins that are smooth and unobtrusive is the key to wines that are enjoyable both young and aged. The result is a range of alluring wines that embody charm, complexity, sensuality, and great refinement. With a rare insight into the vineyard and the winemaking process, this estate represents the very best the Chinon region has to offer.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, belong in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
A Chenin harvested at just the right ripeness, with subtle toasty notes and a delicious exotic touch. Well-balanced, refined, with a flavorful body and extremely easy to drink.
About the estate:
Founded in 1957 by Charles Joguet in Sazilly, on the left bank of the Vienne River, this estate has returned to the top of the Chinon appellation—a testament to the team in charge of winemaking and vineyard management, handpicked by owner Jacques Genet. They maintain a high standard of excellence, given the estate’s size. Above all, the winemakers have breathed new life into a vibrant spirit of freshness in their great Cabernet wines, which are unique in that they are grown on northeast-facing slopes. Few estates in the Loire have such essential flagship wines: Clos de la Dioterie (2 hectares of 80-year-old vines on clay-limestone soils, northeast-facing, in Sazilly), Clos du Chêne Vert (2 hectares in the town of Chinon, southwest-facing, steep slope, clay-limestone and flint-clay soils), Les Varennes du Grand Clos (4.5 hectares in Sazilly), aged eighteen months in barrels followed by ten months in bottles before release. As for the entry-level wines, they succeed in making Cabernet Franc approachable and refined, without losing the terroir’s character. This is a great quality! These modern Cabernet Francs, both refined and deep, pull off the remarkable feat of remaining easy to drink—as exemplified by the 2019, 2020, and now the 2021 vintages, which rank among the most ambitious in the Loire!
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 90/100 (Very good wine)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated 90/100
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This dry, spicy wine features the typical hazelnut aromas of Chenin Blanc, complemented by intense acidity. Its freshness blends seamlessly with the wine’s richness and full-bodied character, intertwined with minerality and aromas of sliced apple and citrus.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2019 guide) 17/20
About the wine:
What a superb wine! White Chinon—an appellation often overshadowed by the sheer number of reds produced there—yet one that deserves the utmost attention, as this vintage so effortlessly demonstrates, with subtle notes of toasted hazelnut, citrus, and peaches resting on a mineral foundation. The palate is precise, remarkably lively, and has beautiful length. A must-try.
Customer Rating
1/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. MATHIEU D. Published on January 11, 2022
My God, that was awful! It had completely gone bad—even pouring it into a carafe didn't help.
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