"Silica 2018, the second vintage of this cuvée, is composed of 90% Grenache from sandy soils; 70% was aged in demi-muids, while the remainder was aged in concrete eggs. It is richer and fuller-bodied than the 2017, harmoniously blending notes of vanilla and cedar with ripe raspberries. It is full-bodied with a creamy texture, finishing with a rich, velvety, and long finish, with notes of licorice adding further interest. It should age for a decade or more.”(Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski)
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Eye
Ruby-colored
Nose
Delicate yet intense, with aromas of flowers and fresh red berries
Palate
Sparkling, juicy, and elegant, with silky tannins and notes of red berries, kirsch, and white pepper
Serve
At 18°C
Open
2 hours in advance in a carafe
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pair with grilled meats and light, delicate dishes …
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
This family-run estate, now in its third generation, produces a wide range of full-bodied wines across some 70 hectares, in a modern and ambitious style that ranks them among the must-try wines of the Ventoux region. Now managed by Frédéric and Alexandre Chaudière, the vineyard features nine grape varieties grown on clay-limestone gravel slopes at an altitude of 300 meters. The wines are vinified with care.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Acquired in 1970 by Odette and René Bastide, this vast 100-hectare estate, known for its consistent quality, has been managed since 2003 by the third generation (Frédéric and Alexandre Chaudière). The entire vineyard is certified organic and is currently in the process of converting to biodynamic farming.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2020 guide) 92–94/100 (An outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Silica 2018, the second vintage of this cuvée, is composed of 90% Grenache from sandy soils; 70% was aged in demi-muids, while the remainder was aged in concrete eggs. It is richer and fuller-bodied than the 2017, harmoniously blending notes of vanilla and cedar with ripe raspberries. It is full-bodied with a creamy texture, finishing with a rich, velvety, and long finish, with notes of licorice adding further interest. It should age for a decade or more.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
The history of this estate began in the 1970s, when the Chaudière grandparents restored the château and part of the vineyard. Paul and Edith then set the course by leaving the cooperative and focusing on terroir selection. Since 2000, their sons, Frédéric and Alexandre, have been overseeing the future of this vast vineyard. We are captivated by the stylistic shift in the wines: they have truly gained in finesse and flavor, and beautifully reflect the freshness of the terroir.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92-94/100
About the wine:
Made from a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Cinsault, all grown on sandy soils, the 2018 Silica was aged primarily in demi-muids. Notes of kirsch, ground herbs, white pepper, graphite, and garrigue transport us to a medium-bodied to full-bodied Grenache with great typicity, no harshness, great purity, and a lovely finish.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. JACQUES C. Published on March 1, 2022
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