Alain Chabanon - L'Esprit de Font Caude 2010
Languedoc
Red
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16,5/20
RVF
"The 2010 Esprit de Fond Caude seems considerably finer than the 2009; with much better integrated ageing, this concentrated Mourvèdre/Syrah blend combines aplomb and élan." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2016 - RVF)
Features
Estate
Domaine Alain Chabanon
Cuvée
L'Esprit de Font Caude
Vintage
2010
Designation
Coteaux du Languedoc Montpeyroux
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
50% Mourvèdre, 50% Syrah
Terroirs
poor, stony clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
manual only in the morning
Winemaking
gravity-fed. No yeasting. Traditional vinification alternating punching down and pumping over. Maceration for 5 weeks. Pneumatic pressing.
Breeding
36 months, including 24 in French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13.5 %
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep carmine color
Nose
concentrated aromas of black berries
Mouth
rich and racy, with notes of black fruit and herbs (pepper, nutmeg).
Serve
decant at 15-17°C
Open
2h before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with stewed meats (Provençal stew, tajines...), cheese platters...
Domaine Alain Chabanon
Coteaux du Languedoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Alain Chabanon settled in Montpeyroux in 1992, having previously worked at Château Montus and in Corsica. He also farms plots in Jonquières, Saint-André, Lagamas and Saint-Saturnin. A pioneer among organic winegrowers, Alain is one of those refined, passionate winemakers. In the past, some of his cuvées were the subject of debate, but magnificent new installations have enabled him to take a step forward. The ageing process, which was still visible, is set to evolve considerably, with a switch from barrels to foudres. Concrete eggs for the Mourvèdre grapes have helped to improve freshness. More flesh in the wines would enable the domaine to play in a higher category.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
The son of teachers and an oenological engineer, Alain Chabanon acquired vineyards in 1992 in Montpeyroux and surrounding villages. He built his winery in the midst of his vineyards (17 ha), which are farmed organically (certified in 2002) and biodynamically (2011).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 16.5/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
Esprit de Fond Caude 2010 seems considerably finer than the 2009; with much better integrated ageing, this concentrated Mourvèdre/Syrah blend combines aplomb and élan.
About the domain :
Alain Chabanon set up business in 1992 just outside Montpeyroux, after training with Alain Brumont in Madiran and Count Peraldi on the Isle of Beauty. A dedicated and inspired winemaker, he quickly made a name for himself with his hard work in the vineyard and his real choices in terms of viticulture, blending and ageing. Patience is required for these unvarnished, highly tactile wines, which see stainless steel, concrete eggs or foudre and are bottled late after maturing. The overall impression is fair and precise, with exemplary management of terroir expression and maturity. We salute the work done and the assertive personality of each of the wines.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. ALAIN B. Published on 21/11/2020
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Note and review by M. LAURENT T. Published on 02/07/2018
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