14/20
Gault & Millau
Rose Pivoine is a cuvée that generously expresses fresh red fruit. Round and lively, it is remarkably fresh on the palate, underpinned by the tension characteristic of Loire wines. A rosé that goes perfectly with simple summer dishes. Immediate pleasure!
Features
Estate
Château Soucherie
Cuvée
Rose Pivoine
Vintage
2014
Designation
Rosé de Loire
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
50% Gamay, 25% Grolleau, 25% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
clayey-schistose and schistosandstone soils in the commune of Beaulieu sur Layon
Viticulture
reasoned approach. No use of synthetic plant protection products or chemical fertilizers.
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
Direct pressing. Static settling after 24 hours. Vinification in vats.
Breeding
in vats on fine lees for 6 months
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
intense pink color
Nose
aromas of juicy red fruit, morello cherry, burlat cherry and a hint of raspberry
Mouth
round, with good acidity. Good tension
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairing
perfect with mixed salads, grilled fish, grilled white meats...
Château Soucherie
Rosé de Loire
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2019 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Anjou, Savennières, Coteaux-du-Layon and Chaume find here a fine and sincere expression. A sure bet.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2016 guide) 14/20 (Good)
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
Domaine noté (guide 2019) 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 :
Roger-François Béguinot, who made his fortune in baby food, and his wife fell in love with Château Soucherie in 2007. This 28-hectare estate is ideally situated on a south-facing schist slope between Beaulieu and Rochefort, in the Anjou, Savennières, Coteaux du Layon and Chaume appellations.
Customer reviews
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