"Vineyards aged between 50 and 70 years old in this cuvée, still a little constrained by a year's aging in oak barrels. Elegant aromatic restraint that preserves a very natural expression of the fruit, unfolding with a beautiful, firm graphite finish that will need to relax 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
Intense red color,
Nose
Powerful nose with aromas of beautiful red fruits, slightly toasted
Mouth
Round on the palate with finesse, fruity with lovely acidity and mellow tannins; long finish, lovely freshness.
Serve
At 14°C
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2037
Guard
20 years
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little 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 working for Antoine Foucault. His six hectares in Cravant are certified organic, without going to extremes such as sulfur-free for most of his vintages. Les 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 are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
After spending two years in Spain (Dominio de Atauta in Ribera del Duero), Frédéric Sigonneau founded his estate in 2007 using vines from the family farm in Cravant-lès-Coteaux. His vineyard now covers 8 hectares and is farmed organically, with a focus on biodynamics.
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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
Vineyard plots aged between 50 and 70 years old are used in this cuvée, which is still a little constrained by a year of aging in oak barrels. Elegant aromatic restraint preserves a very natural expression of the fruit, complemented by a beautiful, firm graphite finish that will need to relax over the next few years.
About the estate:
After gaining experience in Spain (Ribera del Duero with Bertrand Sourdais), Frédéric Sigoneau returned to his native region and took over a few plots in Cravant-les-Coteaux in 2007. He is committed to managing the vineyard and vinifying the wine in the most natural way possible. The estate is now running at full speed with several distinctive vintages. Frédéric's keen sense of fruit is evident in the Les 5 Éléments vintage. Try to find one of the rare bottles of Les Mains Sales for a truly indulgent experience.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Ms. VICTORIA Y. Published on 04/04/2020
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