Grape Variety :
Chenin blanc
Format : 750 mL
Degree of Alcohol : 14%
Bottles/Crate : 6
Caract. : White wine
Inventory :
Cellier Collection
Format : 750 mL
Degree of Alcohol : 14%
Bottles/Crate : 6
Tasting :
The pinnacle of what we consider to be the finest expression of the grapes of this varietal an icon chenin, a challenge to the world! Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey. Will gain additional complexity with cellaring.
Wine Pairing :
Enjoy with special friends as an exciting aperitif or with spiced dishes, even mild seafood/shellfish or curries. Great with exotic Eastern spiced foods.
Winemaking :
- Variety : Chenin blanc 100% - botrytis
- Age of vines : 35+ years
- Yield of vines : 4-6 ton/ha
- Irrigation : drip
- Harvest : manual
- Fermentation : new french oak
- Maturation : new french oak during 14 months. With the lees. Malolactic.
- Type of yeast : Anchor/ Lallemand
- Fining : bentonite
- Cellar : 10+ years
- Decanting : no
See the Press Review
Vintage 2020
- Decanter WWA 2022 : 90 pts.
Vintage 2019
- Tim Atkin MW : 93 pts.
- National Wine Challenge 2020 : Double Gold Winner
Vintage2018
- Wine Advocate-R.Parker : 92 pts.
- Wine spectator : 90 pts.
Vintage 2016
- Wine Spectator : 92 pts.
Vintage 2015
- Wine Advocate – R. Parker: 94 pts.
- James Suckling: 91 pts.
Vintage 2014
- Wine Advocate – R. Parker : 95 pts.
Vintage 2013
- Wine Advocate – R. Parker: 93 pts.
- Wine Spectator: 92 pts.
Vintage 2012
- Wine Advocate – R. Parker: 92 pts.
- Wine Spectator: 91 pts.
- Gilbert & Gaillard: 95 pts.
- Platter’s wine guide : 4 ½ stars
Vintage 2011:
- Wine Spectator : 93 pts.
Vintage 2010:
- Wine Spectator: 92 pts.
- Wine Advocate -R. Parker: 92 pts.
Vintage 2009:
- Wine Spectator: 92 pts.
- Wine Advocate -R. Parker: 93 pts.
Vintage 2008:
- Wine Spectator: 92 pts. (déc. 09)
- Vins & Vignobles : 4 stars « plaisir incommensurable » – J. Saine (june.-july. 10)
Vintage 2007:
- Wine Spectator: 93 pts. (web 09)
- Decanter Awards 2009: Trophée
- International Wine And Spirit Competition 09: Trophée «Meilleur Chenin Blanc»
Vintage 2006:
- Wine Spectator: 93 pts. (Apr. 08)
- International Wine Challenge 2008: Gold medal
- Decanter Awards 2008: Bronze medal