Clos Triguedina - Chenin 2012 (moelleux)
Sud Ouest
White
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Drink or Keep
15/20
RVF
"The 2012 moelleux diffuses astonishing notes of chocolate and wheat. It is dense but retains an easily digestible sugar content." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2016 - RVF) Harvested late, the Chenin blanc here expresses aromas of fruit paste accompanied by a mineral note. Nicely balanced without heaviness.
Features
Estate
Clos Triguedina
Cuvée
Chenin
Vintage
2012
Designation
IGP Comté Tolosan
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
100% Chenin Blanc
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils. Southern exposure
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
in November
Winemaking
at low temperature in barrels
Breeding
for 18 months in barrels
Alcohol content
12.5%
Residual sugars
124.4 g/l
Tasting & pairing
Eye
bright, clear golden color
Nose
aromas of fruit and quince paste, accompanied by mineral and fruity notes
Mouth
lively and nicely balanced, with a delicate touch.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
can be enjoyed as an aperitif, on foie gras toast or pan-fried foie gras with lightly caramelized fruit, blue cheeses or desserts (pear, apricot or mango).
Clos Triguedina
PGI Comté Tolosan
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Jean-Luc Baldès continues the family saga of this historic Cahors estate. Most of the 65 hectares are located on the third terraces of Vire, on the banks of the Lot. The rest is on the causse and its whiter soils. While the intelligent selection of plots reflects the estate's heritage, the prince-probus blend gives an accurate idea of the modern, colorful and juicy Cahors. An essential address.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated domain (2022 guide) City
About the wine:
The 2012 moelleux isn't very complex, but releases surprising notes of chocolate and wheat. It is dense but retains an easily digestible sugar content.
About the domain :
Jean-Luc Baldès was a standard-bearer for Cahors Malbec, striving to express the full potential of his vineyards on the second, third and fourth terraces of the Lot. A guardian of the vineyard's history, the "black wine" and cuvée Probus were for a time Cahors' best-known wines. Today, the estate is focusing on wine tourism and trying to produce more modern cuvées, without really succeeding. We are therefore removing the star this year.
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Andreas Larsson
Area rated Recommended
Customer reviews
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