Charles Joguet - Clos de la Plante Martin 2013
15,5/20
RVF
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
This intense cuvée reveals tart notes of pink grapefruit, pears, and exotic fruits on the nose. It is a concentrated Touraine, exuding citrus aromas with great delicacy. The finish is elegantly briny.... A fresh and delicate wine, tart and mineral, for immediate enjoyment!
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Eye
light straw-yellow color, crystal-clear
Nose
tangy notes that open with aromas of pink grapefruit, pears, and exotic fruits
Palate
rich, complex, with concentrated citrus notes and a lot of finesse
Serve
at 12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with fish from the Loire (zander and pike) and cold cuts...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
It begins to unfold, with a finish marked by subtle bitter notes.
About the estate:
For Anne-Charlotte Genet, the pursuit of perfectly balanced tannins that are smooth and unobtrusive is the key to producing wines that are enjoyable both young and aged. The result is a range of captivating wines that embody charm, complexity, sensuality, and great refinement. With a rare insight into the vineyard and the winemaking process, this estate represents the very best of the Chinon region.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
The Chenin from Clos de la Plante Martin is crisp and well-defined
About the estate:
Founded in 1957 by Charles Joguet in Sazilly, on the left bank of the Vienne River, this estate has returned to the pinnacle of the Chinon appellation—a testament to the team overseeing winemaking and the vineyards, selected by owner Jacques Genet. They maintain a high standard of excellence, given the estate’s size. Above all, the winemakers have revived a vibrant spirit of freshness in their great Cabernet wines, which are unique in that they are grown on northeast-facing slopes. Few Loire estates possess such essential flagship wines: Clos de la Dioterie (2 hectares of 80-year-old vines on clay-limestone soils, northeast-facing, in Sazilly), Clos du Chêne Vert (2 hectares in the town of Chinon, southwest-facing, steep slope, clay-limestone and flinty clay), Les Varennes du Grand Clos (4.5 hectares in Sazilly), aged eighteen months in barrels followed by ten months in bottles before release. As for the entry-level cuvées, they succeed in making Cabernet Franc accessible and refined, without losing the terroir’s essence. This is a great quality! These modern Cabernet Francs, both refined and deep, achieve the feat of retaining their approachable character, as seen in the 2019, 2020, and now 2021 vintages—among the most ambitious in the Loire!
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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