Château Soucherie - Chaume 2008
Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 14.5/20 (Ready to drink now), Hachette Guide Selection
“Hints of honey and smoke on the palate, a honeyed attack, then the wine tightens with salty notes, finishing with dried apricot; it is rich and fresh. ” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2011 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
yellow dress with golden hues
Nose
Upon pouring, the exotic notes fade, giving way to mineral notes, followed by hints of honey and mild spices
Palate
rich and full-bodied, blending exotic flavors with the smoky notes characteristic of the Chaume region
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des foies gras d'oie ou de canard, demi-cuits ou poêlés, des volailles ou des viandes blanches, des fromages persillés (Bleu, Roquefort, etc.), des charlottes aux poires ou des tartes Tatin tièdes... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2019 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
Anjou, Savennières, Coteaux-du-Layon, and Chaume are expressed here with finesse and authenticity. A sure bet.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2019 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 estate:
Roger-François Béguinot, who made his fortune in the baby food industry, and his wife fell in love with Château Soucherie in 2007. This 28-hectare estate is ideally situated on a south-facing schist hillside between Beaulieu and Rochefort, within the Anjou, Savennières, Coteaux du Layon, and Chaume appellations.
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