New vintage: the 2011 was rated: Bettane & Desseauve 16/20 (Immediate pleasure), RVF 15.5/20
Still produced in limited quantities, much to the chagrin of wine lovers, this surprising cuvée offers a subtle nose, exuding aromas of red berries. A wine full of freshness, with a very long finish featuring notes of kirsch and spices—a subtle wine that can be enjoyed today for its finesse and elegance... Let yourself be surprised!
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Eye
beautiful garnet-colored dress
Nose
subtle, with hints of red berries
Palate
all the peppery and spicy notes of Pineau d’Aunis in a lighter vintage
Serve
Decant at 12-15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2018
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 left to him by 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 position them at the very top of their class. Their management of the 15-hectare vineyard, cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods, is impeccable. These are distinctive wines that justify their prices, ranging 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 boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the 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: elite, biodynamic 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 slight variation this year.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. RAPHAEL A. Posted on 02/08/2014
A wine with surprising fruitiness, but it needs a little more time to develop! Let’s try it again in a few months!
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