Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, RVF 15.5/20
"The dense, velvety texture is classy, giving the fruit a beautiful sparkle. As it ages, the excellent impression made during the first tastings is confirmed and the wine becomes more complex. " (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2011 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
beautiful ruby color
Nose
aromas of black cherry, blackberry compote, and blackcurrant
Mouth
slightly spicy finish, very fine tannins
Serve
decant at 12-15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un magret de canard, un tournedos, une côte de boeuf, un crottin de Chavignol...<br/>
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide) 5 stars (Outstanding production)
About the estate:
"The estate produces two-thirds white wines and one-third red wines on some 45 hectares, making it one of the largest properties in the region. The Vacheron quartet also offers high-quality wines made from organically and biodynamically grown Sauvignon and Pinot Noir grapes."
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2011 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
"The first Sancerre estate to be certified biodynamic, since 2006. Jean-Dominique Vacheron, who is more involved in viticulture, works alongside his cousin Jean-Laurent, an oenologist who trained at some of Burgundy's leading estates. While their red Sancerres are often talked about, their highly mature whites are no less impressive. They are mineral-driven, with beautiful consistency in the powerful Les Romains cuvée, produced from one of the finest and sunniest terroirs in Sancerre, expressing the flinty clay soils. Vinification in wooden vats broadens the tightness that Sauvignon Blancs on flinty soils can sometimes exhibit. The extraction and aging of the reds give them a certain rigidity in their youth, somewhat in the spirit of the wines of the Trapet estate in Burgundy. In any case, they should be aged for at least two to four years. The estate is approaching its second star.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. DOMINIQUE F. Published on 05/11/2013
Typical of its appellation, this wine will greatly satisfy aficionados of the region. Beautiful concentration.
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Review and opinion by Mr. CHRISTOPHE P. Published on 10/24/2024
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