"Located on one of the appellation's historic clay-siliceous-limestone terroirs, this 2-hectare vineyard perfectly balances power and elegance in this vintage: the aromatic freshness displays a rare elegance, with hints of violet and a touch of peony. The earthy, dense palate finishes on an almost ethereal note." (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide).
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
With notes of dark fruit and cherry jam
Palate
Generous and smooth, elegant and full-bodied, with spicy black fruit aromas complemented by a perfectly silky structure. A wine with aging potential.
Serve
Decant at 17°C
Open
2 hours ago
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, duck breast, or a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2 guide) 17,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Located on one of the appellation’s historic clay-siliceous-limestone terroirs, this 2-hectare vineyard perfectly balances power and elegance in this vintage: the aromatic freshness displays a rare elegance, with hints of violet and a touch of peony. The earthy, dense palate finishes on an almost ethereal note.
About the estate:
For Anne-Charlotte Genet, the pursuit of perfectly balanced tannins that are smooth and unobtrusive is the key to producing wines that are enjoyable both young and aged. The result is a range of captivating 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 of the Chinon region.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2021 guide) 94/100 Favorite
Rated estate (2025 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
Its full-bodied structure is impressive. Its refined tannins will give it a deep character over the next twenty years and beyond.
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 pinnacle of the Chinon appellation—a testament to the team overseeing winemaking and the vineyards, selected by owner Jacques Genet. They maintain a high standard of excellence, given the estate’s size. Above all, the winemakers have revived a vibrant spirit of freshness in their great Cabernet wines, which are unique in that they are grown on northeast-facing slopes. Few Loire estates possess 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 flinty clay), 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 cuvées, they succeed in making Cabernet Franc accessible and refined, without losing the terroir’s essence. This is a great quality! These modern Cabernet Francs, both refined and deep, achieve the feat of retaining their approachable character, as seen in the 2019, 2020, and now 2021 vintages—among the most ambitious in the Loire!
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Vinous
Wine rated (3 guide) 93/100
Customer rating
4/5
based on 4 reviews
Note and review by Mr. PATRICE C. Published on 15/02/2024
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Review by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS D. Published on 02/16/2022
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Review by Mr. ROLAND A. Published on 12/11/2021
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