Château de Chaintres - Clos des Oratoriens rouge 2018
Made from the oldest vines on the Clos’s finest terroir, this powerful red wine already reveals its full concentration to the eye with its deep ruby color. The body is dense and generous, delivering intense, toasty red fruit. The tannins unfold on a supple, velvety palate, with precision and persistence leading to a mineral finish. A truly beautiful Saumur-Champigny!
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
Intense and deep red fruit flavors with toasty notes
Palate
Full-bodied and generous, with supple, velvety tannins and a mineral finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour beforehand in a carafe
Drink starting at
2021
Drink before
2026
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with braised veal or any other flavorful meat, as well as chocolate desserts...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
The arrival of the talented Jean-Philippe Louis as technical director has breathed new life into this “sleeping beauty” of the Saumur region, where the soil is clay-limestone and the sunshine is generous. The 2018 vintages herald the estate’s resurgence, with a red cuvée from old vines offering a full-bodied fruitiness. The Clos-des-Oratoriens white, however, needs more time to develop. Stay tuned!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
This estate is primarily located on plots surrounding the Piton de Sancerre. It was acquired by Joseph Mellot in 2007 and covers 18.5 hectares.