With a hint of minerality, Silex Rouge fully expresses the richness and roundness of Pinot Noir. Made entirely from destemmed grapes, it offers aromas of black fruit and coffee, developed during 12 months of barrel aging. On the palate, it impresses with its depth and fullness. The silky tannins lend it a lovely smoothness.
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Eye
A dark color with purple highlights
Nose
Distinctive and intense, with aromas of dark fruit and smoky notes
Palate
Round and velvety with rich, mature flavors (dark fruits, coffee), good structure, and silky tannins
Serve
At 16°C
Drink from
2024-2025
Drink before
2030
Guard
5 to 10 years
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with red meat, small game, filet mignon, tuna tataki, and well-aged cheeses…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
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 momentum, and organic certification was obtained for 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 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 (2024 guide) 91/100 (2021 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
In 2010, Matthieu Delaporte’s arrival marked a turning point for this historic Chavignol estate, leading to a focus on soil management, the elimination of herbicides, lower yields, and barrel-aged winemaking. From the outset, the winemaker demonstrated great ambition and took on the challenge of restructuring a 33-hectare vineyard. A major undertaking aimed at producing more refined wines, certified organic since 2023. The range combines blended cuvées (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 92/100 (2021 vintage)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
4.1/5
based on 8 reviews
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