Ratings: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, RVF 15.5/20
“The dense, velvety texture is elegant, giving the fruit a beautiful vibrancy. As the wine ages, the excellent impression from the initial 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 black currant
Palate
a slightly spicy finish, very refined tannins
Serve
decant at 12-15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
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 about two-thirds white wine and one-third red wine from some 45 hectares, making it one of the region’s largest estates. The Vacheron quartet also offers high-quality wines made from Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes grown using organic and biodynamic farming methods."
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2011 guide): 1*Star (Up-and-coming 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:
“The first Sancerre estate certified for biodynamic farming, since 2006. Jean-Dominique Vacheron, who focuses primarily on viticulture, works alongside his cousin Jean-Laurent, an oenologist who cut his teeth at leading Burgundy estates. While their red Sancerres often draw attention, the highly ripe whites are no longer to be overlooked. They reveal mineral notes, with beautiful body in the powerful “Les Romains” cuvée, sourced from one of Sancerre’s finest and sunniest terroirs—an expression of flint-rich clay soils. Vinification takes place in wooden tanks, which softens the sometimes austere character that Sauvignon Blancs from flint soils can exhibit. The extraction and aging of the reds result in a certain rigidity when young, somewhat in the spirit of the wines from Domaine Trapet in Burgundy. In any case, they should be cellared for at least two to four years. The estate is closing in on its second star.”
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. DOMINIQUE F. Published on May 11, 2013
A quintessential expression of the vineyard, this wine will more than satisfy aficionados of the appellation. Beautiful concentration
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Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE P. Published on October 24, 2024
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