This Cour-Cheverny is a superb, well-balanced dry wine that fully expresses the richness and distinctive character of the Romorantin grapes from which it is made. It offers a deep, complex nose of thyme and rhubarb, with a distinct mineral quality, followed by a crisp, fresh, and powerful attack on the palate, citrus notes, and a balanced finish with great length. A beautiful vintage!
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Eye
beautiful straw-yellow dress
Nose
deep and complex; on the first sniff, mineral notes emerge
Palate
A clean, straightforward attack; a fresh, powerful palate with citrusy aromatic notes; a balanced finish with great length
Serve
decant at 8°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Serve with lobster or a turkey curry sautéed with crème fraîche...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Vincent Hayer, who served as the estate’s operations director for nearly 20 years, took over management of the property in 2020. The estate, formerly a vineyard belonging to Château de Troussay, has been certified organic since 2012 and biodynamic since 2015. Owned by the deeply committed Chevrier family, the estate spans 30 hectares divided between Cour-Cheverny and Cheverny, featuring notably very old Sauvignon vines.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2024 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:
With the departure of Italian Laura Semeria, a new chapter begins at the Montcy estate. [...] a family of investors from Orléans has stepped in to steer the future of this biodynamically farmed property in Cheverny. The wines presented retain an authentic character and aromas, without any pretension. They respect the aging process and the identity of the Sauvignon and Chardonnay for the whites; and the Pinot Noir and Gamay for the reds. Let’s observe the transition...