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Alain Chabanon - Saint-Guilhem le Désert Le Petit Trélans blanc 2022

Languedoc

White

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90/100

RVF

vivid
mineral
pulpy
yellow fruits
biodynamics

"A fruity white, crisp and well-balanced".

Petit Trélans is a cuvée with an expressive nose of yellow and white fruit aromas and aniseed notes. The palate is dapper and subtle, lively and straightforward, with pulpy fruit and a fresh, mineral finish. A lovely wine to open as an aperitif, then serve with gambas tartar.

Features

Estate

Domaine Alain Chabanon

Cuvée

Le Petit Trélans

Vintage

2022

Designation

IGP Saint-Guilhem le désert

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

60% Chenin, 40% Vermentino

Terroirs

Poor, stony clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Pneumatic pressing, light cold settling, no yeasting, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at medium temperature.

Breeding

In stainless steel vats

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Golden yellow color

Nose

Expressive, with yellow and white fruit aromas and aniseed notes

Mouth

Dapper and subtle, lively and straightforward, with pulpy fruitiness, fresh, mineral finish

Serve

AT 12-14°C

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Pair with rack of pork with beer or apricots, scallop carpaccio, prawn tartare, oysters in tempura, lamb sweetbreads braised with oyster mushrooms, cannelloni with Brocciu...

Domaine Alain Chabanon

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IGP Saint-Guilhem le désert

Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

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, certain cuvées were sometimes the subject of debate, but magnificent new installations have enabled us 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

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

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

Wine rated (guide 2024) 90/100

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:

The Petit Trélans white remains very fine and lively in the 2022 vintage, with its imprint of Golden apple, pomelo and lime.

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 they have mellowed. 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.

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