Far from the effervescent and sweet styles typically associated with this grape variety, Fred Sigonneau has crafted a superb Chenin that seeks purity and minerality in a surprising wine. It opens with a generous, full-bodied attack, followed by a tension that brings balance. A surprising and rare Chenin!
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Eye
Bright, golden yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Citrus and notes of white flowers dominate this aromatic profile, which is characterized by freshness and minerality
Palate
The opening is rich and full-bodied, with a lively tension that creates a sense of balance. Tart notes accompany this experience.
Serve
At 11°C
Drink from
2019
Guard
10 years
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with cheeses (Sainte Maure, etc.), pike in white butter sauce, Swiss chard in cream sauce, fish dumplings with grapefruit served with a creamy sauce, and Asian cuisine
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional 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 are regularly recognized by 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 vineyards from his family’s estate in Cravant-lès-Coteaux. His vineyard now covers 8 hectares and is farmed organically, with a focus on biodynamic practices.
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 about finesse than body.
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 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
2.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. LAURENT T. Posted on 12/21/2019
A light white wine currently in production. It has lovely floral notes but lacks depth and roundness.
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Review by Mr. EDOUARD D. Posted on May 14, 2023
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Review by Mr. PIERRE B. Posted on January 16, 2020
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