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L'R - Les Folies du Noyer Vert 2017
L'R - Les Folies du Noyer Vert 2017

L'R - Les Folies du Noyer Vert 2017

Chinon|Red wine|Organic
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16/20

RVF

“This cuvée is made from vineyard plots ranging from 50 to 70 years old; it’s still a bit constrained by its one-year aging in oak barrels. It displays elegant, restrained aromas that preserve a very natural expression of the fruit, with a smooth, refined finish and a lovely, firm graphite note that will need time to open up over the next few years.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2019 - RVF) A Loire red just the way we like it!

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Estate

Domaine de L'R

Vintage

Les Folies du Noyer Vert

Vintage

2017

Designation

Chinon

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Cabernet Franc

Regions

Gravel, former riverbed of the Vienne (sandy-clay) on montilles (mounds) with a limestone base and a sandy section

Viticulture

Long-pruned using the single Guyot method, no herbicides, no insecticides, only contact pesticides, 50% grass cover, vines aged 45 to 65 years

Grape Harvest

The harvest date is determined based on analyses and tastings of the berries; the grapes are harvested by hand into open-top crates.

Wine Production

Encuvage par gravité ; fermentation alcoolique en cuvon inox avec 2 légers foulages au pied quotidiens pendant 3 semaines ; fermentation malolactique et élevage de 12 mois en barriques bordelaises (Darnajou) ou bourguignonne (Dargaud) de 4 à 5 vins ; léger sulfitage (<20g/ hl SO2 libre).

Alcohol content

12%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Intense red color,

Nose

A powerful nose with aromas of beautiful red fruits and a hint of toast

Palate

A round, refined palate with fruity notes, driven by lovely acidity and well-integrated tannins; long finish, lovely freshness

Serve

At 14° C

Drink starting at

2019

Drink before

2037

Guard

20 years

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Frédéric Sigonneau has revived the family estate: this newcomer to Chinon cut his teeth at Antoine Foucault. His six hectares in Cravant are certified organic, though he avoids the extremes of sulfur-free winemaking for most of his wines. The “Folies-du-Noyer-Vert” wines are aged in oak and are intended for short-term aging.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

After spending two years in Spain (at Dominio de Atauta in the Ribera del Duero), Frédéric Sigonneau founded his winery in 2007 using the vines from his family’s estate in Cravant-lès-Coteaux. His vineyard now covers 8 hectares and is cultivated organically, with a focus on biodynamic practices.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the wine:

This cuvée is made from vineyard plots with vines ranging from 50 to 70 years old; it is still somewhat constrained by one year of oak aging in barrels. It exhibits elegant, restrained aromas that preserve a very natural expression of the fruit, with a refined, well-defined finish featuring a graphite-like firmness that will need time to open up over the next few years.

About the estate:

After gaining experience in Spain (Ribera del Duero with Bertrand Sourdais), Frédéric Sigoneau returned to his home region and, in 2007, took over several plots in Cravant-les-Coteaux. He is committed to managing the vineyard and producing wine as naturally as possible. The estate is now in full swing, producing several distinctive wines. Frédéric’s keen sense of fruit comes through clearly in the “Les 5 Éléments” cuvée. Try to track down one of the rare bottles of “Les Mains Sales” for a truly indulgent experience.

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