Château de Chaintres - Cuvée des Oratoriens 2008
Loire
Red
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Notes : Vins & Terroirs Authentiques 17.5/20
This wine comes from the oldest vines (over 60 years old) planted at the bottom of the Clos des Oratoriens, on deep clay-limestone soil. Aged in oak barrels for 14 months, it opens with fruity aromas mingling with more virile tones. On the palate, the red fruit aromas are elegant and refined.
Features
Estate
Château de Chaintres
Cuvée
Cuvée des Oratoriens
Vintage
2008
Designation
Saumur-Champigny
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Deep clay on limestone
Viticulture
organic vineyards (in conversion)
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
vatting with maceration for approximately 27 to 30 days at low temperature, indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation in tanks
Breeding
in barrels of 3 to 5 wines for 18 months, then 3 to 4 months in vats
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful, deep ruby-red colour
Nose
red and black fruit aromas: raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, spicy nuances: nutmeg, liquorice
Mouth
with aromas of red fruits, expresses elegance and finesse.
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2018
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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.
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