Domaine Saint-Nicolas - Les Clous 2015
Loire
White
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Drink or Keep
16/20
RVF
-
16/20
Gault & Millau
On the nose, this Cuvée Les Clous offers an elegant, distinguished bouquet of fruity, vegetal aromas, accompanied by lovely citrus nuances. The palate is lively and light, with plenty of freshness and minerality, and very pleasant tension. A white of choice!
Features
Estate
Domaine Saint-Nicolas
Cuvée
Les Clous
Vintage
2015
Designation
Fiefs Vendéens
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
60% Chenin, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Groslot Gris
Terroirs
chalky-clay soil, gentle slopes with south-easterly exposure
Viticulture
biodynamic since 1993
Harvest
in crates
Winemaking
pneumatic pressing, juice selection, cold settling, natural fermentation without yeast or chaptalization
Breeding
in stainless steel vats and foudres
Alcohol content
12 %
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
pale yellow colour
Nose
with fruity, vegetal aromas, citrus nuances and a hint of iodine
Mouth
light and lively, freshness and minerality, good tension
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/2h before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with grilled fish, seafood or dry goat's cheese...
Domaine Saint-Nicolas
Fiefs Vendéens
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Thierry Michon, ably assisted by his sons Antoine and Mickaël, is the leader of the Vendée vineyard. A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in the region since 1993, he continues to promote his 42 hectares of clay, schist and quartz, located on the Atlantic terroir of Brem, in the Pays des Olonnes, between marsh and forest. The oceanic influence brings a unique saline freshness to the wines. This exemplary estate welcomes visitors with great kindness.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Vintage 2014) (Very good)
Estate rated 4*Stars (Very high quality production)
About the domain :
The Michon family has been growing vines on the Ile d'Olonne since 1960. The estate has grown steadily, and today covers almost forty hectares. Thierry is the orchestra conductor here, and with him there's no respite: biodynamic viticulture has been practiced since 1993, across a wide range of grape varieties (pinot noir, cabernet franc, négrette, chenin, chardonnay and grolleau...). It's as if the whole of French winegrowing had gathered on a small island...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Vintage 2014) (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 domain :
Thierry Michon, supported by his sons Antoine and Mickaël, runs the only estate of international stature in the Vendée. On the little-known Brem terroir, his vines are entirely biodynamically cultivated, although yields have unfortunately been low in recent years. Under the influence of the ocean, the vineyard produces chenin and chardonnay whites (yellow stone fruits and a saline finish), and long-aged pinot noir reds (Jacques, La Grande Pièce), as well as gamay, negrette and cabernet franc. We're enthusiastic about these saline, finely-crafted whites, but we have reservations about the reds, which are robustly structured by a high degree of ripeness and extraction. The wines are now classified as Vin de France, as the Fiefs Vendéens specifications prohibit single-vineyard and single-place cuvées. How sad to see this appellation fail to recognize its leader!
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.4/5
out of 5 reviews
Note and review by M. THOMAS C. Published on 11/09/2016
Beautiful aromas and balance
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Note and review by M. THIERRY D. Published on 17/10/2019
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Note and review by Mlle ARMELLE V. Published on 27/05/2019
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 14/09/2016
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE D. Published on 20/07/2016
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