“Made from a 140-year-old vine, Les Mains 2019 (formerly Les Mains Sales) naturally reveals a deep, mineral character with a smooth mouthfeel. A wine full of vitality, well-rounded, and with admirable length.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2022 - RVF) When hands come together to destem the grapes, the result is this deep, ethereal wine… A hymn to friendship for this very exclusive cuvée!
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Eye
Deep red color
Nose
Explosive red and black berries, spicy notes
Palate
A smooth, rounded texture, structured by refined tannins, with mineral depth and liveliness, and a long finish
Serve
At 14°C
Open
To be decanted
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Cold cuts, Touraine-style dishes (rillons, rillettes), fish in sauce, white meats, poultry, game, lamb, clafoutis...
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 (2022 guide) 92/100
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:
Made from grapes grown on a 140-year-old vine, Les Mains 2019 (formerly Les Mains Sales) naturally reveals a deep, mineral character with a smooth texture on the palate. A wine full of vitality, well-rounded, and with admirable length.
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.
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