“This cuvée is made from vineyard plots with vines ranging from 50 to 70 years old; it’s still a bit constrained by its one-year aging in oak barrels. It has an elegant, restrained aroma that preserves a very natural expression of the fruit, with a smooth, refined finish and a lovely graphite-like firmness that will need time to open up over the next few years.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 - RVF) A Loire red just the way we like it!
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Eye
Deep 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
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though a bit 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 wood and are intended for short-term aging.
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 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 smooth, refined structure and a beautiful, firm graphite-like finish 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 immediately in the Les 5 Éléments cuvée. Try to track down one of the rare bottles of Les Mains Sales for a truly indulgent experience.