“This cuvée is made from vines ranging from 50 to 70 years old, still somewhat constrained by a year of oak aging in barrels. It displays elegant, restrained aromas that preserve a very natural expression of the fruit, with a smooth, well-defined finish featuring a graphite-like firmness that will need 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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Eye
Deep red color,
Nose
A powerful nose with aromas of ripe red fruit and a hint of toast
Palate
A well-rounded palate with a delicate, fruity character, driven by lovely acidity and smooth tannins; long finish, with a lovely freshness
Serve
At 14°C
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2037
Guard
20 years
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.
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 vines ranging from 50 to 70 years old, and is still somewhat constrained by a year of oak aging in barrels. It exhibits elegant, restrained aromas that preserve a very natural expression of the fruit, with a smooth, well-defined finish featuring a graphite-like firmness that will need 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 took over several plots in Cravant-les-Coteaux in 2007. He is committed to managing the vineyard and producing wine as naturally as possible. The estate is now in full swing with several distinctive cuvées. Frédéric’s keen sense of fruit is evident in the Les 5 Éléments cuvée. Try to track down one of the rare bottles of Les Mains Sales for a truly indulgent experience.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Ms. VICTORIA Y. Posted on April 4, 2020
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