Clos de la Plante Martin 2012
Clos de la Plante Martin 2012
○ White wine - AOP Touraine
○ Sustainable agriculture - in organic conversion
○ Chenin blanc - 13.5% vol.
○ Data Sheet
La Plante Martin (Nectar)
An accessible expression of an exceptional terroir, this cuvée reveals the immediate gourmandise of Chenin.
From vine to cellar
A magnificent hillside of over three hectares (planted between 1994 and 1999) on the left bank of the Vienne, on the edge of the Chinon AOC. This clay-limestone terroir, exceptional for Chenin, took precedence over the choice of appellation to best reveal the grape's identity. Average yields of 20 to 30 hl/ha, sometimes less. Harvested in successive sortings according to ripeness. Pneumatic pressing followed by vinification in 225-liter barrels (1/3 new, 2/3 of one wine or more). Very slow fermentation in cold cellars (5 to 13°C maximum), revealing the aromas and structure of pure Chenin. Regular stirring on fine lees. After 3 months' fermentation and 4 to 6 months' ageing, blending in stainless steel tanks before bottling. Prolonged maturation for a wine that's true to its terroir.
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In Vino Veritas
MILLENNIUM 2017
Coup de Coeur. Located right next to the winery, it overlooks the Varennes du Grand Clos: with vines aged between 70 and 80 years, this wine is an immense expression of its north-east-facing, strongly calcareous clay terroir, with all its chewiness, intense mineral freshness and depth. This is the last parcel to be harvested each year. A wine to wait a few years.
RVF 100
MILLENNIUM 2016
16.5/20 - This legendary clos, with its clay-rich limestone soil on the left bank of the Vienne, was made famous by its legendary owner Charles Joguet in the late 50s. The Genet family has taken up the challenge with this colorful Chinon from 80-year-old vines. Intense concentration of fruit, structured by silky ageing, it promises long ageing.
Bettane Desseauve
MILLENNIUM 2015
18/20 - Charles Joguet's emblematic clos, in Sazilly, with very old vines over 80 years old and a small portion regularly renewed. Hèlas, also barely two hectares. A marvel: if we had to define the ideal Chinon, this would be it. Floral refinement worthy of a pinot noir grand cru, with a supple grain of tannin perfectly integrated into the texture. Long, with a real bounce in the mouth, an exceptional wine.
2018 Wine Spectator
MILLESIME 2014
92/100 - Solid, with a broad, fleshy feel to the mix of smoldering bay leaf, tobacco and warm dark olive notes that meld steadily with a core of gently steeped red currant and damson plum fruit. Approachable now
Le Figaro
MILLESIME 2012
17/20 - A wine of extreme refinement, coated and juicy. Dark berries accompany spices and mineral notes. A must-discover cuvée, ready to drink but which can be aged for several more years.
Bettane Desseauve
MILLENNIUM 2011
Charles Joguet's emblematic clos, in Sazilly, with very old vines over 80 years old and a small portion regularly renewed. Hèlas, also barely two hectares. Open but rooty nose (iris, bulb), characteristic of fine limestone soils. Evolves into black truffle, but the Cabernet bounces back on the palate with a return of red bell pepper, almost paprika, that will please connoisseurs.
Wine Enthusiast
MILLENNIUM 2010
93/100 - With vineyards on the south bank of the Vienne river, facing Chinon, the Charles Joguet style is firm and tannic, with a need for aging. This wine is proof, big, structured, very firm and concentrated. Tannins dominate now, but the fruit is all there, a panoply of ripe blackberries, impressively rich and succulent. Age this wine for five years and more.