Château de Chainchon - Valmy Dubourdieu-Lange 2014
Bordeaux
Red
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2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
"In the glass, intense, incredibly fresh aromas of blackcurrant, raspberry and morello cherry, accompanied by sweet spices, licorice and toast. On the palate? Fruit, fruit and more fruit! A crisp, explosive fruitiness that accompanies a palate that is both powerful and fine, ample and long. A bottle that's already devilishly charming, but with enormous potential ". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2018)
Features
Estate
Château de Chainchon
Cuvée
Valmy Dubourdieu-Lange
Vintage
2014
Designation
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
100% Merlot
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
Breeding
12 months in barrels (30% new)
Alcohol content
14 %
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
intense, brilliant red colour
Nose
aromas of dark berries (blackcurrant, blueberry)
Mouth
round. Silky tannins. Good length.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2025+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, game, poultry, sauces, strong cheeses, chocolate desserts...
Chainchon Castle
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2018 guide) 2*Coup de Coeur (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
This is not the label's first coup de coeur: the 1996, 1998 and 2012 vintages have had their labels reproduced on these pages. Like its predecessors, the 2014 version features the oldest vines of Ch. de Chainchon, planted some forty years ago on a very steep slope, totally grassed over and cultivated at low yields. In the glass, intense, incredibly fresh aromas of blackcurrant, raspberry and morello cherry, accompanied by sweet spices, licorice and toast. On the palate? Fruit, fruit and more fruit! A crisp, explosive fruitiness that accompanies a palate that is both powerful and fine, ample and long. A bottle that's already devilishly charming, but with enormous potential.
About the domain :
A former cellar master at a Saint-Émilion Cru Classé, Patrick Érésué has been running Château de Chainchon (22 ha) in the Castillon-Côtes-de-Bordeaux appellation since 1996, a property that has been in his family since 1846. He created the Valmy Dubourdieu-Lange cuvée, a sure bet in the appellation, and initiated the estate's organic conversion (certification in 2013).
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.3/5
out of 23 reviews
Note and review by M. NICOLAS M. Published on 21/01/2022
Too much wood
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Note and review by M. ERIC S. Published on 29/03/2020
Good wine.
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Note and review by M. MATHIEU D. Published on 05/04/2019
Fruity, with a hint of clove and fine tannins, to be enjoyed now.
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Note and review by M. ANTHONY C. Published on 20/05/2018
A nice surprise, even though I'm not a claret fan. A fine bottle of woodiness without excess, a harmonious wine.
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Note and review by M. BERTRAND C. Published on 14/04/2018
Dark color, very expressive red fruit nose, lively attack, good body supported by great freshness, powerful and long. Great potential!
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Note and review by M. JEAN PAUL M. Published on 24/03/2018
Still quite astringent and well-structured. Worth waiting at least 3 years.
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Note and review by M. DAVID S. Published on 11/03/2018
What a horror. Much, much too young. Almost undrinkable. It should be left to age for at least 3 years in the hope that it will improve.
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Note and review by M. JACQUES L. Published on 30/12/2022
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 28/09/2022
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER D. Published on 09/08/2022
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