“A lovely wine for this 2013 vintage, distinguished and silky with a well-defined, powerful finish.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2016) These old vines, the estate’s original heritage, produce a wine full of elegance and finesse.
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Eye
cherry-colored dress
Nose
elegant, with very fruity notes
Palate
Juicy, rich, and elegant. Silky texture. Powerful finish
Serve
at 16°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
will pair perfectly with red or white meat, cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
A lovely wine from 2013, elegant and silky with a well-defined, powerful finish.
About the estate:
Fabrice Gasnier, the new president of the Chinon winegrowers’ association, has been managing this 31-hectare family estate in Cravant-les-Côteaux—a prime area for clay-limestone soils—using biodynamic methods since 2006. The Graves opens the red wine range with astonishing mineral depth; L’Ancienne takes power a step further, and the Vieilles Vignes cuvée continues this progression with more refined tannins. The Queue de Poêlon cuvée, aged in concrete tanks crafted by the producer himself, offers a rare richness. The two vineyard plots, ranging from 70 to 75 years old, contribute to the signature cru, designed for long-term aging. Priced from 7 to 19 euros, this represents value for money that is hard to beat in the region.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2021 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:
Les Vieilles Vignes is more expressive, with a distinct, smooth character and a long finish.
About the estate:
For four generations, the Gasnier family has been running this estate in Cravant-les-Coteaux. Fabrice tends to 29 hectares of vineyards, all planted on light soils. In his wines, we find the floral notes and delicate textures—never overly long, yet so easy to drink—that have made the Chinons of Rabelais legendary. Queue du Poëlon, which showcases a plot of 60-year-old vines, is aged in concrete tanks.
Customer rating
3.4/5
based on 19 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN C. Posted on April 7, 2017
"Cheap plonk." A wine unworthy of being featured on this site. I filed a complaint, and so far, 24 hours later, I haven't received a response.
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Review by Mr. XAVIER C. Posted on April 29, 2016
Run away! Poor-quality corks—the wine is corked or spoiled. Unworthy of this site. I really regret my purchase!
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Review by Mr. GERARD D. Posted on April 14, 2016
It’s been a long time since I’ve tasted such a bad wine. I think it’s shameful to sell a product like this; one more unpleasant surprise like this and I’ll stop using your site, even though you aren’t directly responsible. Asking for a refund would really not be an exaggeration.
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Review by Mr. MICHEL F. Posted on August 1, 2021
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Review by Mr. ARNAUD M. Posted on September 21, 2018
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Review by Mr. MARY V. Posted on October 3, 2017
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