"Grand-Mont 2012 proves dazzling, chiseled in its construction with ample yet slender proportions, admirable for its freshness and persistence." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2015 - RVF) - "The most powerful of the range, built for ageing, without losing any of the estate's classic finesse of tannin." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2015)
Features
Estate
Domaine de La Chevalerie
Cuvée
Grand-Mont
Vintage
2012
Designation
Bourgueil
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
mid-slope, clay-limestone and Tuff
Viticulture
organic farming
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
vatting by gravity, no crushing, indigenous yeasts, infusion at a gentle temperature for between 20 days and 1 month.
Breeding
6 to 8 months in demi-muids
Alcohol content
12,5 %
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful red colour with garnet highlights
Nose
on beautiful ripe aromas, lots of delicacy
Mouth
powerful, fresh and long-lasting on the finish
Serve
decant at 16°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
to be enjoyed with roast suckling lamb and a panful of forgotten vegetables...
Domaine de La Chevalerie
Bourgueil
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
3*Star rating (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
The most powerful of the range, built for ageing, without losing any of the estate's classic tannic finesse.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2015 guide) 17.5/20 (Grand vin)
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:
Grand-Mont 2012 proves dazzling, chiselled in its construction of ample yet slender proportions, admirable for its freshness and persistence.
About the domain :
Emmanuel Caslot and his sister Laurie continue the work of thirteen generations at this historic Bourgueil estate with love and rigor. Here, Cabernet Franc is gently vinified to express the nuances of the sand, clay and limestone terroirs of the lower, mid and upper slopes. Each label is judiciously dressed in a color that reflects the intensity and complexity of the wine: from bright red for Peu Muleau to deep purple for Grand-Mont. These absolute benchmarks of Bourgueil highlight the fine, cool austerity of Cabernet Franc, while at the same time displaying a magnificent suavity of texture. We salute the bottle ageing in the tuffeau cellars before release.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 6 reviews
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