"Fifty-year-old Cabernet vines planted on flinty clay soils have produced a gallant Chinon, full-bodied and fresh, with black fruit flavors complemented by spicy notes and a hint of vanilla. A job well done." (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
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Eye
Deep ruby red color
Nose
Aromas of candied fruit, with animal notes of leather, followed by scents of undergrowth.
Mouth
Powerful and robust, smooth, controlled oak, beautiful acidity, supple tannins
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before in a carafe
Drink before
2031+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat and even game, duck breast, or rib of beef. It is best paired with Sainte-Maure goat cheese.
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, consistent with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Established since 1981 on part of the family estate in Cravant-les-Coteaux, Pierre Sourdais cultivates his 27 hectares of vines using organic farming methods, with some plots located on the plain and others on the hillsides. The Réserve Stanislas and Les Boulaies vintages are particularly sought after, as they produce wines with the best tannic structure and aging potential.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About wine:
Fifty-year-old Cabernet vines planted in flinty clay soils produced a gallant Chinon, full-bodied and fresh, with black fruit flavors complemented by spicy notes and a hint of vanilla. A job well done.
About the estate:
It was at Moulin-à-Tan that oak bark was once ground for use in treating hides in the region's many tanneries. Today, the old mill has given way to a 27-hectare organic vineyard run by Pierre Sourdais, who is gradually handing it over to his daughter Caroline and son-in-law Sylvain. A sure bet in the Chinon region.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate Mentioned
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. GERARD C. Published on 06/23/2025
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