Château de Chaintres - Clos des Oratoriens rouge 2018
Loire
Red
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Produced from the oldest vines on the finest terroir of Le Clos, this powerful red wine already reveals all its concentration to the eye, in its deep ruby color. The body is dense and generous, with intense, toasty red fruit. The tannins unwind in a supple, unctuous mouth, with precision and persistence through to the mineral finish. A very fine Saumur-Champigny!
Features
Estate
Château de Chaintres
Cuvée
Clos des Oratoriens
Vintage
2018
Designation
Saumur-Champigny
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Franc, sur plus vieilles vignes et du meilleur terroir du clos
Terroirs
Deep clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Grapes de-stemmed, then vatted on conveyor belt. Vinification in thermo-regulated truncated wooden vats.
Breeding
12 months on fine lees, half in 228L three-wine barrels and half in 160L clay jars
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep ruby colour
Nose
Intense and deep red fruit with toasted notes
Mouth
Full-bodied and generous, with smooth, supple tannins and a mineral finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before decanting
Drink from
2021
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with roast veal or other tasty meats, chocolate desserts...
Chaintres Castle
Saumur-Champigny
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
The arrival of the talented Jean-Philippe Louis as technical director has breathed new life into this sleepy Saumurois beauty, for here we find clay-limestone and benevolent sunshine. The 2018s herald the estate's resurrection, with a fleshy, fruity cuvée of old vines in the reds. The white Clos des Oratoriens requires more patience. Stay tuned!
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
This estate is mainly located on parcels around the Piton de Sancerre. It was acquired by Joseph Mellot in 2007 and covers 18.5 ha.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.3/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. ALAIN D. Published on 06/05/2024
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Note and review by M. JEAN R. Published on 21/01/2022
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Note and review by M. JEAN PIERRE R. Published on 30/12/2020
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