Domaine Alain Voge - Saint-Péray Terres Boisées 2014
Cité
Hachette
16/20
RVF
89-91/100
Robert Parker
"A classic Marsanne with rich aromas and flavors of sautéed apples and brioche, the 2014 Saint Péray Terres Boisées is medium-bodied, round, and beautifully textured on the palate, with lovely freshness and purity as well as great richness." (Wine Advocate 2016 - Robert Parker)
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Nose
aromas of exotic fruits, peach, and lemon
Mouth
Fruity and juicy.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
goes very well with fish or shellfish, white meats, hard cheeses...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2017 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
Vinified in barrels, this 100% Marsanne wine was then aged for thirteen months in barrels, and it shows. The woodiness leaves its mark on both the nose and palate, but behind it there are lovely floral notes. This wine also offers a pleasing balance between richness and acidity.
About the estate:
Alain Voge joined his father on the family estate in 1958. Abandoning mixed farming, replanting abandoned hillsides, and selling directly by the bottle, he put the vineyard on track, with 12 hectares now cultivated organically and biodynamically. Regularly in the spotlight for his Cornas and Saint-Péray wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2015 guide) 89-91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Like the other whites, the Saint Péray Terres Boisées 2014 is a 100% Marsanne aged in barrels. It has a classic style, medium-bodied and juicy with typical aromas of lemon, pineapple, and white peach, which are the hallmarks of the grape variety. Produced in a more accessible and straightforward style than the other two cuvées, enjoy it over the next 2 to 3 years.
About the estate:
Despite the climatic challenges of 2021, CEO Lionel Fraisse had a smile on his face when I rang the doorbell of the small tasting room in the village of Cornas. I thought I caught a glimpse of the widow Voge behind the curtains to my right, where she has continued to live since Alain's death in 2020. There will be no Saint-Péray Ongrie from 2021, nor any sparkling Saint-Péray from this year, says Fraisse, as these vineyards have been devastated by frost and mildew. In addition, Fraisse said that no decision had yet been made regarding the separate bottling of a Chapelle Saint Pierre 2020 and a Vieilles Fontaines. Fortunately, the 2019 versions here are solid, with the Vieilles Fontaines 2019 (still in barrel at the time of my visit) particularly impressive. We took advantage of my visit to find out about some wines from 2011 and 2001, so owners of these will find updated reviews in this report. This organic estate remains a fine source of Cornas and Saint-Péray.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2017 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
The 2014 Terres Boisées offers a beautiful freshness; it is built for aging.
About the estate:
The entire vineyard has been certified biodynamic since 2013. The estate has exceptional hillside vineyards, which are entirely worked by hand. The presence of old vines also contributes to producing wines with a strong personality. The Fleur de Crussol cuvée, located in the La Côte area, comes from a vineyard that is over 70 years old. Since the 2015 vintage, the Terres Boisées cuvée has been named after the plot from which it comes: Ongrie, located on granite alluvial deposits. There has also been a change for Les Vinsonnes, which has become Les Côtes, named after the terroir located in the village of Mauves. The red wine Les Vieilles Fontaines comes from 80-year-old vines planted on decomposed granite.