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
Dark color with purplish highlights
Nose
Elegant and intense, with aromas of dark fruits and smoky notes
Palate
Round and velvety with generous, ripe flavors (dark fruits, coffee), good structure, and silky tannins
Serve
At 16°C
Drink starting at
2024-2025
Drink before
2030
Guard
5 to 10 years
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with red meats, small game, filet mignon, tuna tataki, and well-aged cheeses…
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 (2024 guide) 91/100 (2021 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 92/100 (2021 vintage)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer Rating
4.1/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. FREDERICK D. Published on September 9, 2025
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