Reviews
-Vinous, 95 -
- James Suckling -
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
Technical Details
- 100% Cabernet Franc
- Bertrand Sourdais
- France
- Loire Valley
- Touraine
- Chinon
- La Rougerie
- Organic & Biodynamic Practices
- 30 hl foudres
- 18 months
- 13.5%
Domaine de Pallus Chinon La Rougerie 2019
Organic & Biodynamic Practices
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Domaine de Pallus has been around since 1883, and in 2003, Bertrand Sourdais returned to his family’s estate after gaining experience and renown at Dominio de Atauta in Spain’s Ribera del Duero. His outsider’s perspective brought a refreshed vision for the estate, and he began focusing on organic and biodynamic practices, including natural yeasts and low yields, to maximize the winery’s quality. Bertrand specializes in long, gentle extractions – sometimes more than 30 days – and aging in neutral Burgundian oak to produce elegant, structured, and savory Chinons.
The 96-point La Rougerie is filled with blue and black berries, plus Asian spices, dried meat, tingly clove, and incredibly smooth and balanced.