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L'R - Chenin Blanc 2017

L'R - Blanc de Chenin 2017

Chinon|White wine|Organic
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2.7/5 (3 customers)

15/20

RVF

Far from the effervescent and velvety wines typically associated with this grape variety, Fred Sigonneau presents a superb Chenin that seeks purity and minerality in a surprising wine. It opens with a generous, full-bodied attack, and then the tension brings balance. A surprising and rare Chenin!

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Estate

Domaine de L'R

Vintage

Blanc de Chenin

Vintage

2017

Designation

Chinon

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Chenin

Regions

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

Viticulture

Pruned using the single Guyot method, no herbicides, no insecticides, only contact pesticides, 50% of the plot left with grass cover, 20-year-old vines

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Fermentation en cuves inox avec régulation des températures. Élevage sur lies pendant 7 mois. Utilisation maîtrisée du SO2 (SO2 libre < 25 mg/l).

Livestock Farming

Aged on the lees for 7 months

Alcohol content

12%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Bright, golden-yellow color with green highlights

Nose

Citrus and notes of white flowers dominate this aromatic profile, which centers on freshness and minerality.

Palate

The opening is generous and full-bodied, with a lively tension that drives the balance. Tart notes accompany this experience.

Serve

At 11° C

Drink starting at

2019

Guard

10 years

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with cheeses (Sainte Maure, etc.), pike in beurre blanc sauce, Swiss chard with cream, fish dumplings with grapefruit served with a creamy sauce, and Asian cuisine

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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) 15/20 (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:

A lively blend, medium-bodied. Not particularly robust in structure, but with lively, floral fruit that’s incredibly easy to drink. More refined than full-bodied.

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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