La Grange Tiphaine - Touraine Amboise Côt Vieilles Vignes 2021
Loire
Red
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Drink or Keep
93/100
RVF
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92/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A Côt with a capital C!"
Hundred-year-old vines give this dazzling cuvée the ability to express the aromas of Côt with great distinction. The result is a wine of rare complexity, with aromas of jammy black fruit and floral nuances. The fine tannins and full-bodied mouthfeel will delight your taste buds with stewed meat.
Features
Estate
Domaine La Grange Tiphaine
Cuvée
Côt Vieilles Vignes
Vintage
2021
Designation
Touraine-Amboise
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Côt (Malbec), sur des ceps de plus de 100 ans
Terroirs
Red clay with flint, limestone bedrock at depth, southeast exposure
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic (Ecocert and Biodyvin)
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
De-stemmed harvest, long maceration of the grapes, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks, no punching of the cap or pumping over.
Breeding
9 months in 225L barrels
Alcohol content
12.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby red
Nose
Beautiful aromatic intensity on black fruits, floral nuances
Mouth
Fine tannins and good body, harmonious ensemble
Serve
Between 16° and 18°C, decanted
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with simmered dishes, game or tender, juicy red meat, mushroom-based dishes, cheese platters...
Domaine La Grange Tiphaine
Touraine
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 92/100 (Vintage 2020)
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
President of the Montlouis appellation, Damien Delecheneau produces, on his 15 hectares of biodynamically farmed land, wines with a pedagogical approach that can serve as examples for the Touraine, Touraine - Amboise and Montlouis appellations. The vintages are extremely precise and natural; between 15 and 30 euros, they're a bargain. The reds express their floral juiciness. The old côt vines erase the varietal's rusticity to achieve perfect balance. The whites, with their subtle texture, are harvested at perfect maturity and are always well-balanced. These are full-bodied, pure wines with a mineral finish that rings true. A charming address not to be missed. This year's favorites are the côt vieilles vignes from Amboise and the Montlouis nouveau nez...
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (guide 2024) 93/100 (Vintage 2020)
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
From their 15-hectare vineyard in Montlouis-sur-Loire, Touraine and Touraine-Amboise, Coralie and Damien Delecheneau have established themselves as industry leaders. With the greatest respect for nature and their terroirs, the couple cultivate their old vines biodynamically (certified in 2014). Several of the côt vines are even a hundred years old, producing a cuvée of remarkable depth and subtlety. In the cellar, the two oenologists skilfully and sensitively accompany healthy grapes harvested at perfect maturity. From vinification to ageing in concrete vats and old barrels, everything is absolutely fair and measured, and these great, nuanced wines never lapse into exuberance. When each bottle is opened, the chenin whites reveal themselves with rare purity and delicacy, while the reds captivate with their subtlety and floral radiance.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. GERMAIN B. Published on 29/12/2023
Very disappointed, stable taste that masks the flavours!
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Note and review by M. VINCENT L. Published on 01/11/2024
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