Ratings: Robert Parker 91/100, Gault Millau 17.5/20
The "Le Rouge Gorge" cuvée, a tribute to the little bird that appears in the spring, is made for the first time in this vintage from 100% Pineau d'Aunis grapes. A cuvée that is produced each year through constant effort to obtain sufficient material. A surprising cuvée waiting to be discovered!
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Eye
beautiful garnet-colored dress
Nose
a nose of earth, gentian, and pepper
Palate
a lovely texture on the palate with tannins that are still very pronounced
Serve
Decant at 12-15°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2009
High point
2012
Drink before
2014
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur une terrine d'agneau aux herbes et aromates à la truffe, un pigeon aux épices, une pintade rôtie, des fromages, une salade de fruits rouges...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Clément Nicolas has now fully taken the reins of the estate inherited from his parents, Christine and Eric, and is making the most of the new gravity-fed winery. This estate sets the standard for wines from the Sarthe region, continuing to elevate them to the highest level. Their management of the 15-hectare vineyard, cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods, is impeccable. These distinctive wines are well worth their prices, which range from 20 to 42 euros.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
In the mid-1990s, Éric and Christine Nicolas were the first to take up the long-extinguished torch of Sarthe wines with great panache. With the same sensitivity and rigor, their son Clément joined them at the family estate in Lhomme. Their wines showcase the immense potential of these understated terroirs. The reasons for their success are the same as elsewhere in France: an elite, biodynamic approach to viticulture, and winemaking that is as natural as possible, yet meticulous. The Coteaux-du-Loir Vieilles Vignes Éparses perfectly illustrates the unique, elegantly austere character of these wines, which develop an extraordinary saline quality after a few years in the bottle. Calligramme, made from 70-year-old vines, is another masterpiece, ranging from dry to off-dry depending on the vintage, that every lover of great Loire whites must have in their cellar. With their high level of concentration, the reds from Pineau d’Aunis are among the most accomplished of this variety, though there is a notable exception this year.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 7 reviews
Review by Mr. REMI M. Published on April 22, 2013
It’s a shame to have associated the name of such a beautiful little bird with such a poorly made wine. Harsh, rough, with lingering oak... Not worth drinking.
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Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE G. Published on April 3, 2022
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Review by Marie-Claude L. Published on April 24, 2018
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Review by Mr. LAURENT M. Published on September 15, 2015
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Review by Mr. MICHEL K. Published on 10/29/2014
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Review by Mr. ALAIN L. Published on 02/23/2013
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Review by Mr. DENIS B. Posted on 11/02/2012
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