15/20
Gault & Millau
New vintage, the 2011 was rated: Gault Millau 15/20
This white Anjou opens on the nose with aromas of yellow fruit, apricot and peach in particular, honey and freshly cut white flowers. A full-bodied, smooth wine with notes of acacia and almond, which will shine with pan-fried scallops, for example, and most seafood...
Features
Estate
Château de la Guimonière
Vintage
2012
Designation
Anjou
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Chenin Blanc
Terroirs
soil of shale, micro granite and decomposed sandstone
Viticulture
neat and traditional
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
delicate pressing and slow alcoholic fermentation in oak barrels for 1 to 2 months
Breeding
6 months in barrel
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Gold color with green highlights
Nose
aromas of yellow fruit, apricot and peach in particular, honey and freshly cut white flowers
Mouth
ample and suave on the attack, with notes of acacia and almond
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairing
en accompagnement d’une poêlée de Saint-Jacques, d’une viande blanche crémée ou bien entendu de crustacés grillés ou cuits...<br/>
Château de la Guimonière
Anjou
Expert opinion
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated (2012 guide) 15/20 (2011 vintage) (Very good)
Estate rated 5*Stars (Outstanding production)
About the domain :
Built in the 15th century in the commune of Rochefort-sur-Loire, this 23-hectare estate belongs to Alain Château's Vignobles Germain et Associés group, as does Château Bellerive. Located in the Coteaux du Layon-Chaume appellation, which has just been "named" Chaume 1er Cru, Alain Château called on Michel Doucet to elaborate the wines. After many uses, the château is now a charming gîte where you can take a pleasant break in this region and taste some fine Coteaux du Layon. The Chaume 1er Cru is a real masterstroke, with an intense, rich liqueur, but also a fine bitter structure that makes it more complex and balanced.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. DOMINIQUE E. Published on 04/08/2014
Green and acidic , 1 day 1 wine discredits itself by offering such products for sale
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Note and review by M. ROBERT M. Published on 17/06/2018
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