L' Effraie
L' Effraie is a wine produced from vines aged under 50 years.
- APPELLATION:
- White Coteaux du Loir dry to medium dry (see info per vintage) - GRAPE VARIETY:
- Chenin 100%. - SOIL (TERROIR):
- Clay with flint on tuffeau (limestone). Variation on clays and on the granulation of broken flint, sometimes sand.
6 parcels located in 3 parishes. - VITICULTURE:
- Ground works : ploughing, earthing-up and hoeing. No weed killers.
- Maximum yields 35 hl/ha. Manual harvest. - VINIFICATION:
- Natural fermentation in 1-3 year old barrels with a small proportion (1/4) of new oak. Ageing one year minimum in barrel. The terroirs are separated and barrels are assembled before bottling to produce the cuvée.
- The final balance is the work of nature. - TASTING:
- 2007: A fine example of a Chenin wine. Golden, the chenin nose is full of complex and very typical scents of white fruits, white flowers, with a touch of minerality and hints of bracken, herb infusion and spices. The generous mouth unfolds smoothly and agreeably, and finishes with long and persistent suggestions of minerality and fruit.
Maturity: 2013.
Guide des Vins Bio 2010-2011 - SERVICE:
- Open 1h before. Serve in carafe at 10-13°C.
- Goes with: aperitif, roasted red mullet with walnut oil, carpaccio of white fish.
See also: maturity period and food matches
PRESS REVIEWS
Robert Parker
2005: 90 /100
2004: 91 /100 (Wine Advocate #172)
Guide des vins Gault Millau
2009: 17 /20 (2012 ed.)
2008: 16 /20 (2011 ed.)
2007: 16 /20 (2010 ed.)
2006: 16.5 /20 (2009 ed.)
Guide Bettane & Dessauve
2009: 16 /20 (2012 ed.)
2008: 16 /20 (2011 ed.)
2007: 16 /20 (2010 ed.)
2006: 15.5 /20 (2009 ed.)
Guide RVF - Les Meilleurs Vins de France
2009: 15 /20 (2012 ed.)
2008: 15 /20 (2011 ed.)
2007: 15,5 /20 (2010 ed.)
2006: 15,5 /20 (2008 ed.)
