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Château de Coulaine - Les Pieds Rôtis 2018

Château de Coulaine - Les Pieds Rôtis 2018

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4.5/5 (2 customers)

15/20

RVF

(2017 Vintage Notes)

This white Chinon, “Les Pieds Rôtis,” comes from a plot with very warm clay-limestone soil characterized by white tuffeau chalk. Sunny and full-bodied with exotic notes, it balances bitterness with subtle acidity. Very fruity and expressive, this wine pairs well with roasted poultry or exotic flavors.

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Estate

Château de Coulaine

Vintage

Les Pieds Rôtis

Vintage

2018

Designation

Chinon

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Chenin Blanc, vignes de 10 ans

Regions

Eocene plateau on the left bank of the Vienne River. Soils that retain heat well, granite gravel, fossil sponges, and clay-limestone marked by the "chalk" of white tuffeau.

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Pressing, racking off the coarse lees, transfer to barrels. Native yeasts, no chaptalization. Malolactic fermentation allowed to proceed naturally. Unfined wine, filtered through clay.

Livestock farming

Aged in 600-liter barrels that have held 2 to 8 vintages, until bottling. 100% malolactic fermentation.

Alcohol content

13,7%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Pale gold color

Palate

Round, fresh, and full-bodied. A nice balance between acidity and fruitiness.

Serve

At 11-13°C

Drink before

2023

Production

9,300 bottles

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it on its own as an aperitif or with roasted poultry, Asian cuisine, fatty fish, or fresh cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2026 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the estate:

The new generation at the helm of Bonnaventure—Jean and Tatiana—is taking this historic estate to new heights in the finest possible way. The age of the vines and the shift toward organic farming are contributing to the growing success of this estate, which offers excellent value for money. A highly recommended selection from a reputable producer.

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Wine rated (2019 guide) 15/20 (2017 vintage) (Good wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

The estate has been in the Bonnaventure family since the Middle Ages, when the vines of the historic vineyard at Château de Turpenay were first planted. In 1988, Étienne and Pascale de Bonnaventure undertook the expansion of the estate. They revived the spirit of the great wines of Beaumont, the first step of the Chinon appellation on the Loire side, where the Cabernets, under a more oceanic influence, gain delicacy and finesse of fruit compared to those from the eastern part of the appellation. Château de Coulaine now produces a brilliant range of organic Chinons that combine fresh fruit with elegant texture. The vintages do not obscure the expression of the terroirs: the suppleness (Beaumont clay and silica) in Château de Coulaine and the slender freshness of the clay-limestone soils in Les Picasses, the sunny density in Clos de Turpenay (south-facing), and the chalky character of La Diablesse (in its old-vine version, north-facing). In place since January 2017, Jean de Bonnaventure, the son of Étienne and Pascale, has provided new momentum to define these meticulous and precise wines while retaining a unique soul and sensibility. The faithful expression of the latest vintages deserves a second star.

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Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

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