Domaine de Montcy
Cheverny Red Blend
Cheverny, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Not sure the @Delectable Wine identification is correct because I don’t know if “Cabriole” is a different cuvée than the regular Cheverny. But close enough, I guess. This is a Pinot blend with a little Gamay, I think. Really exuberant nose has tons of ripe, lively red berry and sappy cherry fruit, limestoney minerality, and a little wet loam earthiness. High-toned and fruity in the mouth, it’s a fun drink, with zingy acids and just about zero tannin. Worked well with a chicken and artichoke casserole.
Not sure the @Delectable Wine identification is correct because I don’t know if “Cabriole” is a different cuvée than the regular Cheverny. But close enough, I guess. This is a Pinot blend with a little Gamay, I think. Really exuberant nose has tons of ripe, lively red berry and sappy cherry fruit, limestoney minerality, and a little wet loam earthiness. High-toned and fruity in the mouth, it’s a fun drink, with zingy acids and just about zero tannin. Worked well with a chicken and artichoke casserole.
Mar 28th, 2023
Bored and isolated in the basement with Covid - drank this over two evenings and enjoyed it both nights. Pinot dominant, but more structure from its other blended varietals. Started vegetal and opened into some wood shavings and cherry. Some oxidation? I don’t hate it. Strawberry and woody accents. Nice and pleasing and thoughtful.
Bored and isolated in the basement with Covid - drank this over two evenings and enjoyed it both nights. Pinot dominant, but more structure from its other blended varietals. Started vegetal and opened into some wood shavings and cherry. Some oxidation? I don’t hate it. Strawberry and woody accents. Nice and pleasing and thoughtful.
May 26th, 2022
I freaking love this wine. That is all.
I freaking love this wine. That is all.
1 person found it helpfulSep 16th, 2016
Fun fun fun! Real pleasure to drink. #swc #sortingtable
Fun fun fun! Real pleasure to drink. #swc #sortingtable
Nov 11th, 2016Fresh crunchy fruit, fall leaves, drying roses and peppercorn. 50/50 Pinot & Gamay playdate. #swc #sortingtable
Fresh crunchy fruit, fall leaves, drying roses and peppercorn. 50/50 Pinot & Gamay playdate. #swc #sortingtable
Nov 5th, 2016
2nd bottle, 10 months later. A lot of fruit at the opening: strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants. It is a virtuous blend combining generous Gamay with nuanced Pinot Noir. Compared to the first bottle, the wine becomes more supple, the acidity now being less pronounced. Almost oily, chalky mineral structure, typical of Loire wines due to grounds. It will develop favorably for a few more years.
2ème bouteille, 10 mois après. Toujours beaucoup de fruit à l’ouverture: fraise, mûres, myrtilles, cassis. C’est un assemblage vertueux associant le généreux gamay au nuancé pinot noir. Comparé à la première bouteille, le vin gagne en souplesse, l’acidité étant maintenant moins prégnante. Trame minérale crayeuse presque grasse, typique des vins de Loire. Il évoluera favorablement pendant quelques années encore.
2nd bottle, 10 months later. A lot of fruit at the opening: strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants. It is a virtuous blend combining generous Gamay with nuanced Pinot Noir. Compared to the first bottle, the wine becomes more supple, the acidity now being less pronounced. Almost oily, chalky mineral structure, typical of Loire wines due to grounds. It will develop favorably for a few more years.
2ème bouteille, 10 mois après. Toujours beaucoup de fruit à l’ouverture: fraise, mûres, myrtilles, cassis. C’est un assemblage vertueux associant le généreux gamay au nuancé pinot noir. Comparé à la première bouteille, le vin gagne en souplesse, l’acidité étant maintenant moins prégnante. Trame minérale crayeuse presque grasse, typique des vins de Loire. Il évoluera favorablement pendant quelques années encore.
Mix of Gamay and Pinot Noir, with a touch if Malbec. Beautiful bouquet, balanced and sophisticated. freshness and lightness, Malbec brings a little grip that is nice. Drink refreshed with everything you want (except spicy dishes)
Mix of Gamay and Pinot Noir, with a touch if Malbec. Beautiful bouquet, balanced and sophisticated. freshness and lightness, Malbec brings a little grip that is nice. Drink refreshed with everything you want (except spicy dishes)
May 21st, 2019Vila. Cata Tintos del Loira. Gamay 60% PN 35% Malbec 5%. 11,75
22.10.18
Vila. Cata Tintos del Loira. Gamay 60% PN 35% Malbec 5%. 11,75
22.10.18