The only estate to produce Cul de Beaujeu from Pinot Noir, this little Gem situated on an exceptional terroir on a Kimmeridgian marl hillside. Its nose is open and very elegant, with aromas of black fruit and menthol, along with notes of leather and chestnut. The palate, beautifully balanced, surprises with its dense yet refined texture, leading to a finish of remarkable length. A great wine with aging potential—don’t wait to discover it!
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Eye
Dark Dress
Nose
Elegant, with a complex bouquet of dark fruits and hints of mint, along with notes of fine leather and chestnut
Palate
Well-balanced, full-bodied yet refined, with a remarkably long finish
Serve
At 16°C
Open
1 hour in a carafe
Drink starting at
2024
Drink before
2029
Food and Wine Pairings
It will pair perfectly with a nice cut of Charolais beef, a chicken liver terrine, or peach soup for dessert…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Located in Chavignol, this 33-hectare family-run estate was revived by Matthieu Delaporte. The wines produced—both white and red—faithfully reflect their original terroirs. The estate’s wines are gaining in quality, and it obtained organic certification with the 2023 vintage.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Passed down from generation to generation since the 17th century and now run by Jean-Yves Delaporte and his son Matthieu, this 33-hectare family-owned estate—known for its consistent quality and minimal intervention in the vineyard—is located in Chavignol, a charming village in the heart of the Sancerre region renowned for its goat cheese.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100 (2019 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
In 2010, Matthieu Delaporte’s arrival led this historic Chavignol estate to shift toward soil management, the elimination of herbicides, lower yields, and barrel-aged winemaking. From the outset, the winemaker displayed great ambition and took on the task of restructuring a 33-hectare vineyard. This was a major undertaking aimed at producing more refined wines, which have been certified organic since 2023. The lineup combines blended wines (Chavignol and Silex) and single-vineyard wines (the legendary south-facing slope of Monts Damnés, as well as Le Cul de Beaujeu, famous elsewhere for its whites but planted here with Pinot Noir). The whites are meticulous, refined, and well-balanced; the reds are equally well-crafted.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100 (2019 vintage)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on February 25, 2023
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