Clos Signadore - A Mandria blanc 2016

Name: Clos Signadore - A Mandria blanc 2016
Brand: Clos Signadore
Rating: 2.7 (13 reviews)

Patrimonio|White wine|Organic

Corsica

White

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Drink or Keep

2.7/5 (13 customers)

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

15,5/20

RVF

Decked out in green gold, A Mandria blanc exudes fresh, subtle aromas of white flowers, citrus fruit and a hint of pear. Mineral on the palate, with long-lasting aromas. Its Mediterranean character makes it a perfect match for seafood.

Features

Estate

Clos Signadore

Cuvée

A Mandria

Vintage

2016

Designation

Patrimonio

Region

Corsica

Grape varieties

100% Vermentino

Viticulture

certified organic

Harvest

manual

Winemaking

Direct pressing. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts.

Breeding

on lees in stainless steel vats

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

gold-green dress

Nose

fresh, with aromas of acacia, white flowers, citrus and a touch of pear.

Mouth

mineral and persistent

Serve

at 10-12°C

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with seafood, shellfish, scampi, grilled fish, poultry, Mediterranean cuisine...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

Domain rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the wine:

Open, rich citrus nose, precise, vigorous overall, finish still a little hazy with a hint of sweetness, but lively.

About the domain :

Christophe Ferrandis is a courageous and determined artisan winemaker. In his uncomfortable doll's cellar, he produces wines of character, typical of their area and vinified in a well-understood organic spirit. They need two to three years in bottle. Let's hope he'll soon have a working tool to match his efforts.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated (2018 guide) 15.5/20 (Good wine)

Domaine rated (2021 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

the 2016 vintage is a success. The whites are bursting with fruit, starting with the seductive A Mandria di Signadore.

About the domain :

Originally from Marseilles, Christophe Ferrandis trained at the Château de Pibarnon (Bandol) and settled in the village of Poggio d'Oletta near Saint-Florent in 2002. He makes his wine in a cramped former sheepfold, but plans to build a new winery. His vineyard faces Domaine Leccia in Morta Piana. Yields are low, the vines are grown organically and harvested in small crates. The concentrated, extracted style of the early years is evolving towards greater finesse. Suitable for excellent ageing, the reds are more harmonious, particularly the Clos Signadore cuvée and A Mandria, produced in all three colors. Inizia is a new cuvée for the trade.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

2.7/5

on 13 reviews

Note and review by M. LAURENT K. Published on 29/08/2021

a very disappointing wine. I'm going along with the other reviews, the wine is effervescent (or almost).... At around twenty euros a bottle, this wine is defective. It's pearly to a fault, so shaking and aerating it is not enough; it needs to be decanted for a long time. Then, although the material is beautiful, the acidity unbalances the wine. big disappointment. Defective batch?