Calligramme
Calligramme is a wine produced from vines aged over 50 years.
- APPELLATION:
- Jasnières. White wine, dry to medium dry (see info per vintage) - GRAPE VARIETY:
- Chenin 100%. Old vines - over 50 years. - SOIL (TERROIR):
- Clay with flint on tuffeau (limestone). Parcels oriented south/south-west to south/south-east in the crescent of Jasnières. Slopes down to the Loir. - VITICULTURE:
- Ground works : ploughing, earthing-up and hoeing. No weed killers.
- Maximum yields 35 hl/ha. Manual harvest. - VINIFICATION:
- Natural fermentation in barrels.
- The final balance is the work of nature. - TASTING:
- 2004 : Straw colour with greenish hints. Powerful and expressive nose, exhaling lemon and green apples. The attack is vivacious with nuances of lemons. The mouth is rich and balanced, supported by the flavour of green apples. Mineral finish.
Ready: 2014, drink before 2024.
Decant 1 hour before serving at 9°C.
Suggested marriage: Turbot with Hollandaise sauce.
17/20 - Guide Fleurus des Vins 2007 - SERVICE:
Service: Serve in carafe at 13°C.
See also: maturity period and food matches
PRESS REVIEWS
Robert Parker
2005: 91-93 (tasted before blending)
2004: 93 (Wine Advocate
#172)
Guide RVF - Les Meilleurs Vins de France
2009: 18 /20 - a Loire Grand Cru
! (2012 ed.)
2008: 17 /20 (2011 ed.)
2007: 17 /20 (2010 ed.)
2006: 16 /20 (2008 ed.)
2005: 18.5 /20 (2007 ed.)
Guide des Vins Gault Millau
2009: 18 /20 - top of the tops ! (2012
ed.)
2008: 17 /20 (2011 ed.)
2007: 16.5 /20 (2010 ed.)
2006: 17 /20 (2009 ed.)
2005: 16.5 /20 (2008 ed.)
Guide Bettane & Desseauve
2009: 17 /20 - (2012 ed.)
2008: 16 /20 - (2011 ed.)
2006: 16 /20 - (2010 ed.)
2005: 16.5 /20 (2009 ed.)
