This Cheverny is a supple, silky, ruby-red wine with a smoky, spicy Pinot Noir nose, followed by the complexity of the primary aromas typical of the Malbec grape. Freshness and roundness on the palate are the hallmarks of this highly successful cuvée. Drink it with charcuterie, for example...
Features
Estate
Domaine de Montcy
Cuvée
Tradition
Vintage
2013
Designation
Cheverny
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
Gamay, Pinot Noir, Côt
Terroirs
clay-limestone
Viticulture
certified organic and biodynamic farming
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
natural, without yeasting or enzyming, to allow maximum expression of the terroir, with minimum and controlled use of SO2
Alcohol content
11,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
ruby robe
Nose
an initial smoky, spicy nose typical of Pinot Noir, then complexity emerges through the primary aromas typical of the Malbec grape variety
Mouth
Fresh, supple and round on the palate, with the same aromas as on the nose and a long, persistent finish. A supple, silky red
Serve
at 13-15°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with salads, fish in sauce or cold meats...
Domain de Montcy
Cheverny
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
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 hectares 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
Domain rated (guide 2024) Selected (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the domains 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 biodynamically farmed estate in Cheverny. 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...
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 3 reviews
Note and review by Mme FRANCOISE K. Published on 07/07/2015
Very fruity wine, pleasantly refreshed in the heat. Very good RQP
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Note and review by M. AVELINO V. Published on 08/05/2018
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Note and review by M. GREGOIRE M. Published on 09/04/2016
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