Château Plaisance - Maëlle 2014 (Moelleux)
Sud Ouest
White
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A delicious blend of Sémillon, Chenin and Liliorila, this mellow wine reveals discreet but pleasant citrus aromas on the nose, as well as delicate floral notes. On the palate, the sugar-alcohol balance gives it an irresistible mellowness, subtle and persistent. A wine for pleasure par excellence, to be reserved for foie gras or gourmet desserts!
Features
Estate
Château Plaisance
Cuvée
Maëlle
Vintage
2014
Designation
IGP Comté Tolosan
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
Sémillon, Chenin, Liliorila
Terroirs
the highest terrace of the Tarn at around 200 m altitude. The soils are alluvial, composed mainly of pebbles, gravel and silt.
Viticulture
organic farming
Harvest
manual, with two selections of raisined or partially botrytized grapes
Winemaking
in small temperature-controlled vats, with natural yeasts
Breeding
18 months in 3- and 4-wine barrels (no new wood)
Alcohol content
9.8%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
pretty straw-yellow dress
Nose
offers discreet but pleasant citrus aromas and delicate floral notes.
Mouth
The sugar-alcohol balance gives it a pleasant, subtle and persistent mouthfeel, a wine for pleasure par excellence.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairing
the ideal companion for aperitifs, foie gras or desserts...
Château Plaisance
PGI Comté Tolosan
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
When he took over his father's vineyards, Marc Penavayre wanted to develop the style of the local wines towards finer, more elegant products, an evolution that could be found in other villages of the South-West in the 1980s and 1990s. This began with greater diligence in the vineyard, which has been certified organic since 2011. But also with a rethinking of grape varieties, giving pride of place to the local négrette, and also planting whites that should astonish. And finally, a more balanced use of barrels. The entire range is designed to promote forgotten grape varieties and wines that are accessible from an early age, in a perfectly mastered style.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
An agricultural engineer and nologist, Marc Penavayre has given new impetus to the family estate, which he took over, restructured and expanded in 1991. His son Thibaut joined him in 2019. The vineyard now covers 26 ha and completed its organic conversion in 2012.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
A driving force behind the revival of the Frontonnais region for over twenty years, Marc Penavayre gives his own interpretation of the local négrette grape variety. Certified organic since 2011, and now joined by his son Thibaut, Marc takes each year a step further in the precision of his grapes. The profile of the wines remains juicy and appealing, and the cuvées with names sometimes unpronounceable without the help of an Occitan dictionary now define the Fronton identity. Constantly evolving and produced without inputs, the range will enable everyone to find the wine that suits their tasting style. This year, we are awarding the estate its first star.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.3/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. THIERRY M. Published on 19/07/2015
Nice aperitif wine (without too much sugar), but lacks originality and complexity.
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Note and review by M. JEAN FRANCOIS Q. Published on 30/11/2018
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Note and review by M. BALLON M. Published on 15/09/2015
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