Notes: RVF 16.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20
“Clos du Noyer 2011, just before bottling, lacks a bit of clarity but offers that extra vitality and depth, framed by fine tannins, which will ensure it ages well. ” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2014 - RVF). An intense and complex Chinon, very fruity, with some beautifully balanced spicy notes, and great elegance... One of the estate’s flagship wines!
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Eye
ruby color, clear and bright
Nose
Intense and complex, very fruity, with some spicy notes, and great elegance
Palate
depth, well-balanced tannins, fullness on the palate, and a long, fruity finish
Serve
at 13-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink starting at
2014
Drink before
2018
Food and Wine Pairings
à déguster sur des viandes rouges, des petits gibiers, des fromages...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2014 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
The oakiness of our sample means we’ll have to wait for the wine to develop. Powerful, smooth, and deep, this is a fine vintage whose rating may change over time.
About the estate:
In 2018 and 2019, Nicolas Grosbois’s wines ranked among the best in their appellation; this talented winemaker from the Loire Valley skillfully cultivates his 9 hectares of Chinon vineyards using biodynamic methods. Those who don’t care for oaky wines will find much to enjoy at the estate, especially since the wines are sourced from the yellow sands of Panzoult—which lend them more natural suppleness than clay-limestone soils. The “Gabarre” cuvée takes its name from the boats that once sailed the river; it features expressive, approachable tannins while retaining a peppery finish. The “Clos-du-Noyer” exhibits graphite notes that blend with black fruit, accompanied by an intense, well-structured sap-like quality. With prices that remain reasonable and accessible, this is a true gem of a winery, highly recommended.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A former 15th-century fortified farmhouse situated on the hillside above Chinon. The Grosbois family has been growing grapes there since 1850; a long tradition carried on since 2008 by Nicolas, who explored the world of winemaking—in France and abroad (Chile, Oregon, Australia...)—before taking over this 15-hectare vineyard.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Clos du Noyer 2011, just before bottling, lacks a bit of clarity but offers that extra vitality and depth, framed by fine tannins, which will ensure it ages well.
About the estate:
The gentle, uniform slopes of the commune of Panzoult consist mainly of “millarge”—yellow quartz-rich sands—on which Cabernet Franc produces Chinons that are less tannic than those grown on clay-limestone soils. “This sun-drenched terroir needs to be showcased,” explains Nicolas Grosbois, who joined the family estate in 2008 after spending ten years as a ‘flying winemaker.’ Having spent time in New Zealand and Chile, this thirty-something returned with a strong aversion to oak. He ferments and ages his reds exclusively in tanks. His Clos du Noyer cuvée prioritizes the full expression of the grape’s flavor while emphasizing finesse. Montet, the new creation born on a limestone slab, is one of Chinon’s great reds. Nicolas Grosbois is also a managing partner at the Domaine des Hauts Baigneux (Azay-le-Rideau).
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. JEAN YVES M. Published on July 18, 2015
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