Domaine de Montcy - Cheverny Louis de la Saussaye rouge 2020
Loire
Red
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Drink or Keep
91/100
James Suckling
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17/20
Jancis Robinson
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1*Étoile
Hachette
"The finesse of Pinot Noir, the fruitiness of Gamay and the aromatic touch of Côt all come together in this beautiful bottle.
"Good concentration but subtle, finely spiced, buoyed by silky tannins and partial barrel ageing that doesn't mask the fruit, this ambitious red is sure to please. It's a worthy representative of the appellation, destined for short cellaring and a fine piece of beef".(Le Guide Hachette 2023)
Features
Estate
Domaine de Montcy
Cuvée
Louis de la Saussaye
Vintage
2020
Designation
Cheverny
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
60% Pinot Noir, 25% Côt, 15% Gamay
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic (Demeter)
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Natural, no yeasting or enzyming, minimal and controlled use of SO2
Breeding
In tank
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense garnet-red colour
Nose
Complex aromas of prune, spices and undergrowth
Mouth
Structured with rich, concentrated tannins, beautiful maturity, complex, spicy aromas.
Serve
AT 16°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with jugged hare, grilled prime rib, leg of lamb, duck leg...
Domaine de Montcy
Cheverny
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Concentrated yet subtle, finely spiced, with silky tannins and partial barrel ageing that doesn't mask the fruit, this ambitious red is sure to please. It's a worthy representative of the appellation, destined for short cellaring and a fine piece of beef.
About the domain :
Vincent Hayer, the estate's operations manager for almost 20 years, became the manager of the property in 2020, a former clos du Château de Troussay, converted to organic since 2012 and biodynamic since 2015. Owned by the highly committed Chevrier family, the estate comprises 30 ha divided between Cour-Cheverny and Cheverny, with very old Sauvignon vines in particular.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
With the departure of Italian Laura Semeria, a new page is turned at Domaine de Montcy. [...] a family of investors from Orléans to lead the future of this biodynamic Cheverny estate. The wines presented here preserve the sincerity of their substance and aromas, without showing off, respecting the breeding and identity of Sauvignon and Chardonnay for the whites, and Pinot Noir and Gamay for the reds. Let's watch the transition...
Jancis Robinson
Rated wine (guide 2023 ) 17/20
About the wine:
A very unusual combination! But it really works. It's full of juicy, fresh fruit, but also slightly sweet. The soft, supple tannins are sustained and balanced. The wine's herbaceous frame carries it through to a longer finish, giving it more depth than the fruit would suggest. This is a trendy bar wine. I love this wine. Pair with small plates.
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2024 ) 91/100
About the wine:
Strawberries, currants, plums, peppercorns and a little damp earth. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins. Supple, juicy and elegant, with a savory finish. Made from Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by Mme JEANINE M. Published on 18/03/2024
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Note and review by M. FLORIAN H. Published on 28/05/2023
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Note and review by M. PASCAL S. Published on 13/04/2023
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