A great vintage at its peak!
Gault Millau 87/100RVF 15,5/20This predominantly cabernet-franc (70%), supplemented by cabernet-sauvignon (30%) delivers a powerful, complex aromatic expression. Now at its peak, this cuvée comes from the great vintage 2001 in the Loire Valley. Round and suave, well-balanced and supported by well-melted tannins and oak, it will be wonderful with roasted red meats and cheeses...
Features
Estate
Château de Fesles
Vintage
2001
Designation
Anjou Villages
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
70% Cabernet Franc, 30 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
purple schists and phtanites.
Harvest
Hand-picked from very ripe grapes. 100% de-stemming,
Breeding
Fermented in stainless steel tanks with frequent pumping over, macerated for 15 to 20 days, aged for 6 months in 400L barrels.
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Garnet-red color with beautiful reflections.
Nose
the aromatic expression is powerful and complex. The richness of the schist terroir is invigorating, with floral aromas (violet, iris...) and small red h i t s (raspberry, strawberry...). Hints of licorice, caramel and spices comfort the palate.
Mouth
round, suave and fluid. Its structure is perfectly supported by a powerful network of tannins, present but not excessive.
Serve
decant between 17- 18°.
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
now
Apogée
2007
Drink before
2010
Production
15,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
viandes rouges rôties, mais aussi grillées voire légèrement épicées, agneaux moutons pré-salés ou non, et de nombreux fromages a pâte molle (reblochon, camembert fermier. . . ) <br/>
Fesles Castle
Anjou
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2015 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Located near the village of Bonnezeaux, famous for its great sweet wines, this château offers a breathtaking view over the Layon valley. A thousand years ago, great wines were already being made on these hillsides, and today its new owner wishes to continue this history of excellence and work for great Loire whites.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2009 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Situated in a microclimate exceptionally favorable to the development of noble rot, Fesles is to Bonnezeaux what Yquem is to Sautemais: the memory of the cru and the guardian of a full-bodied, racy style of chenin. Today, Bernard Germain's team, following in the footsteps of pastry chef Gaston Lenôtre, maintains the tradition while developing the range of dry whites, Fesles' new challenge.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 08/09/2013
Tasted in 2009, for me it was too late to drink this wine. That's a shame.
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE P. Published on 15/08/2023
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