"Still as good as ever, with its bright, fresh red fruit, this Clos de Turpenay cannot be forgotten by the lover of good wine. Fine tannins and a powdery definition close to cachou and rosehip in persistence." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2016 - Gault Millau). A very long, seductive Chinon!
Features
Estate
Château de Coulaine
Cuvée
Clos de Turpenay
Vintage
2012
Designation
Chinon
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
clayey-limestone and clayey-siliceous soils, veined with millarges, on a gently sloping hillside facing due south
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
manual in cases
Winemaking
with indigenous yeasts. Long maceration in concrete vats and old wooden vats.
Breeding
11 months in oak barrels aged 4 - 5 wines, with 10% new barrels
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep red dress
Nose
on aromas of marked red fruits
Mouth
Full-bodied with smooth tannins. Fruity, structured and balanced
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2024
Production
6000 bottles + magnums
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with guinea fowl with peaches, tasty Italian-style pasta such as tagliatelle with diced wild boar (or beef) in tomato sauce, or sweet and sour combinations...
Château de Coulaine
Chinon
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2017 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
The wine takes shape and positions itself well on the palate.
About the domain :
The new generation at the helm of the Bonnaventure family, Jean and Tatiana, are taking this historic estate, planted with vines as far back as the 14th century, and whose 12-hectare vineyard almost disappeared after the serious phylloxera crisis, to the next level. The age of the vines and the emphasis on organic farming have contributed to the growing success of this estate, which offers excellent value for money. Recommended range, serious address.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
As good as ever, with its bright, fresh red fruit, this Clos de Turpenay should not be forgotten by the connoisseur of fine wine. Fine tannins and a powdery definition close to cachou and rosehip in persistence.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2017 guide) 16.5/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Dense and juicy, the 2012 presents itself better today.
About the domain :
The estate has been in the Bonnaventure family since the Middle Ages, when the vines of the historic Château de Turpenay were planted. In 1988, Étienne and Pascale de Bonnaventure undertook the expansion of the estate. They revived the spirit of the great wines of Beaumont, the first step of the Chinon appellation, on the Loire side, where the more oceanic-influenced Cabernets gain in lace and fruit finesse, compared to those of the eastern part of the appellation. Today, Château de Coulaine produces a brilliant range of organic Chinons, combining fresh fruit and textural elegance. The vintages do not erase the expression of the terroirs: the suppleness (Beaumont clay and silica) in Château de Coulaine and the fresh firmness of the clay-limestone soils in Les Picasses, Clos de Turpenay (south-facing) and La Diablesse (in its old vine, north-facing version). Since January 2017, Jean de Bonnaventure, son of Étienne and Pascale, has been at the helm of the estate.
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. WILLIAM G. Published on 23/02/2021
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