{"title":"Loire Reds Report: Baudry \"Domaine\" on Sale; New Arrivals from Chevalerie!","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chevalerie-14-breteche","title":"Chevalerie 2014 Bourgueil \"Breteche\" (Arrives 6\/23)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBretêche (Domaine de la Chevalerie is the only estate claiming this vineyard name) is the easternmost vineyard, a rented plot on the border of Ingrandes-de-Touraine. On the southwestern exposed upper part of the mid-slope, the vines are planted on a meter-deep heavier clay with high mica content above the Turonian yellow tuffeau. The vines, biodynamically farmed, are between 25 to 55 years old. More powerful than Busardières with broader tannins, the wine maintains a great freshness. Hand-harvested and destemmed, the grapes are macerated for up to 20 days and aged in large used barrels in the magnificent underground cave dug into the yellow tuffeau for roughly 8 to 10 moths. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered. 2014 is considered a great classic vintage in the Loire for Cabernet Franc, and it is indeed very good at Domaine de la Chevalerie, with fruit a little darker than the 2015 (this opposite to a lot of other estates in the region). Ruby purple in the glass this cuvée as usual has more freshness, tension and a little austerity - 2014 enhances these typical quality of the wine! More open than the 2015, the nose has distinctive black cherry, elderberry notes, Chinese badiane and spearmint. The palate is still deliciously youthful barely showing any evolution, with lean and brilliant acidity, and oolong-like tannins. It is already very-well structured and poised, not angular at all. Decant it 2 hours and serve it in Bordeaux glasses, or keep it 20 years or so - I would say it will reach another plateau by 2025. Enjoy it with a duck magret, the juice reduced with a touch of raspberry vinegar, or sweetbreads in a madeira sauce. 100% Cabernet Franc. -\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePascaline Lepeltier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e (2022)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zev Rovine Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44588917719265,"sku":"261327","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Chevalerie2014Breteche-FB.jpg?v=1725555873"},{"product_id":"chevalerie-2015-bourgueil-breteche","title":"Chevalerie 2015 Bourgueil Breteche (Arrives 6\/23)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBretêche is Chevalerie's easternmost vineyard, a rented plot on the border of Ingrandes-de-Touraine - (Domaine de la Chevalerie is  the only estate claiming this vineyard name). On the southwestern exposed upper part of the mid-slope, the vines are planted on a meter-deep heavier clay with high mica content above the Turonian yellow tuffeau. The vines, biodynamically farmed are between 25 to 55 years old. 2015 was an easier, more mastered vintage for the Caslot siblings, as the growing season was never extreme, and the harvests were peaceful. A little more concentrated than the 2014, especially in acidity, this a great vintage for the Domaine! Bretêche 15 is still a baby! Purple in the glass, the wine as usual has more freshness, tension and a little austerity. This is even more apparent here. The nose is a little restrained, showing progressively a lot of black and red currant and cranberry, hibiscus tea and black cardamom. In the palate, it is a superbly balanced wine, with some chiseled tannins enhanced by the lingering acidity. There is less flesh than other cuvées, and the texture is sleeker  but absolutely charming and vibrant - and could please any Burgundy lover. You will pick up more herbal notes in the palate : tobacco, beet juice, pink peppercorn. A great bottle to keep 10 years and plus, as it is built to age!  To serve it now, decant it a good hour at least or enjoy it over multiple days. 100% Cabernet Franc. -\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePascaline Lepeltier \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(2022)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zev Rovine Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44947119669473,"sku":"3613042664627","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Chevalerie2015Breteche-FB.jpg?v=1725555932"},{"product_id":"baudry-2022-chinon-les-grezeaux","title":"Baudry, Bernard 2022 Chinon Les Grézeaux","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most pleasurable red wines of the Loire Valley, the Baudry Chinon \"Les Grézeaux\" is from a unique parcel of sixty year-old vines near the bottom of the slope in Sonnay (near Cravant-les-Coteaux) on a bed of gravel over a base of clay, sand and limestone. The grapes are harvested by hand of course and fermented with wild yeasts with zero SO2 added during vinification. Beginning in 2017, the wine ages in large cement vats by Nico Velo, which are slightly porous. Les Grézeaux always has an elegant silky texture and wonderful freshness, making it delicious as a young wine, combined with the ability to age beautifully for 20 years and more in good vintages. \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eTasted in Cravant in February 2023, the 2022 “Les Grezeaux” showed a bright deep black\/red color – “jus de viande” said Matthieu, with beautiful density of fruit, vibrant and mineral with fabulous sapid length. Intense and concentrated as a young wine, this will drink beautifully for at least 15 years – well worth buying by the case!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45102380712161,"sku":"614019601860","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Baudry_Bernard2022ChinonLesGrezeaux.jpg?v=1715274343"},{"product_id":"raffault-2008-chinon-les-picasses","title":"Raffault 2008 Chinon Les Picasses (Arrives 6\/23)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Olga Raffault Chinon \"les Picasses\" is one of the most famous wines in the region - a wine that is delicious young but that often takes twenty years to drink at its best, even longer in a good vintage. Under the direction of Eric de la Vigerie and Sylvie Raffault, quality here has been maintained, and improved, with the adoption of organic farming. The vines averaged about 40 years-old in 2008, a vintage that was cool much of the summer but after a sunny and warm September the grapes were harvested on October 10th with beautiful maturity and concentration, combined with the firm acidity found in this vintage. The wine shows a slightly mature red\/black color with aromas of ripe blackberry, strawberry and prune with, orange rind, earth and musk. The palate is supple and deep with ripe blackberry liqueur and hints of pepper, cocoa, licorice, earth and minerals. The finish is long and sappy with firm acidity. This great Chinon in mid-life cries out for a nice steak, coq au vin  or pork ribs. Drink now after decanting or cellar for ten  more years. 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The nose leads with red plum and dark cherries followed by classic herbaceous notes, tobacco and earth.  The palate shows elegance with soft tannins and plenty of acidity even though the flavors are bold: red plums, turned earth, and a fresh herbaceous character. A great pairing for roasted chicken and herbed potatoes, seared salmon with salsa verde, or pork sirloin steaks. Open and decant now or age for another few years, then drink until 2030 and beyond.  (2018 review) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45769090695393,"sku":"610373581138","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/09Picasses.jpg?v=1727541621"},{"product_id":"chevalerie-2015-bourgueil-les-galichets","title":"Chevalerie 2015 Bourgueil \"Les Galichets\" (Arrives 6\/23)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chevalerie \"Galichets\" vineyard is on mid-slope Turonian limestone with clay and alluvial sand and gravel topsoil, rich in silex; the vines average about 60 years of age - similar to the \"Chevalerie\" parcel but a bit lower on the slope, giving a wine that is more open and easy for early drinking.  Certified Biodynamic. The 2015 vintage is excellent, with a bit more ripeness and lower acidity than 2014, while retaining the core of minerals and acidity always found in the Chevalerie wines. The aromas of black raspberry and blackberry fruit are ripe and floral. The palate is dense and silky, very mineral with ripe red and black fruits and a clean vibrant finish. At maturity and drinking beautifully now, decant if possible. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zev Rovine Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45786226917601,"sku":"18397","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Chevalerie2015Galichets-FB.jpg?v=1728503191"},{"product_id":"chevalerie-2018-bourgueil-les-galichets","title":"Chevalerie 2018 Bourgueil \"Les Galichets\" (Arrives 6\/23)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine de la Chevalerie's \"Les Galichets\" vineyard is on the lower part of the Turonian slope just below the \"Chevalerie\" plot,  with clay -alluvial sand and gravel topsoils, rich in silex,  giving a wine that is more open and easy for early drinking.  The vines average about 60 years of age. The wine is aged in large old barrels, and bottled after 6 months unfined unfiltered. The 2018 shows very pretty, quite ripe and lush strawberry and cherry aromas with violets and citrus in this rather warm and fruit-forward vintage. The palate is soft and velvety with good acidity and pretty red fruits that linger, with an extra layer of sapid fruit in the finish with earthy acidity. Serve cool with roast chicken, pork and vegetable dishes, drink now and over the next five to ten years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zev Rovine Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46144464158945,"sku":"22332","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/ChevalerieGalichets.2.png?v=1750195458"},{"product_id":"baudry-bernard-2023-chinon-le-domaine","title":"Baudry, Bernard 2023 Chinon Le Domaine (Arrives 6\/23)","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Was $25.99) The Baudry Chinon \"Domaine\" is always one of our favorite reds from the Loire Valley and it's a sensational value as well.   All Cabernet Franc of course, a new blend, mostly from a parcel in St. Louans near \"Les Mollières\" where the thin sand and clay over limestone soils give earthy well-structured wines, with the balance from similar soils on the lower part of the Clos Guillot. Organic farming, wild-yeast fermentation, aging 15 months in 5 to 10 year-old wooden vats and cement with almost no added SO2. While we miss the old-fashioned earthy style of previous vintages, there is no doubt that this new version is superior wine, with a profile more akin to Les Mollieres. Tasted Feb 3rd in Angers, the wine showed elegant berry, stone and herbal aromas with supple, fresh, very elegant red fruits and mineral flavors on the palate, making it delicious now but probably best in 5 to 10 years. Lovely wine!  DL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis\/Dressner Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47877422907617,"sku":"614019602355","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Baudry_Bernard_2022_Chinon_Le_Domaine.jpg?v=1716913301"},{"product_id":"baudry-bernard-2025-chinon-le-rose","title":"Baudry, Bernard 2025 Chinon Le Rosé (Arrives 6\/22)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs always, this is one of the most elegant and delicious of all French rosés, a reflection of the Baudry's superb organic vineyard work and the great terroir, as well as their great talent in vinifications with minimal added SO2. The Cabernet Franc grapes are primarily sourced from a small plateau vineyard just above \"La Croix Boisee\" called \"Les Balais,\" with stony clay\/silex soils over limestone. This terroir brings a unique backbone of acidity and mineral flavors to the lovely fruit. The grapes are hand-harvested of course, pressed gently and the direct-press juice is slowly fermented in un-lined cement vats with wild yeasts (with no added SO2) until dry - less than 2 grams\/liter residual sugar.  A very small amount of SO2 is added before bottling, with the low level of sulfites contributing to the crystalline purity of this wine. This elegant, silky-textured, complex and refreshing wine will bring some joy to your summer – don’t miss it! \u003cstrong\u003eThe 2025, sampled in Angers in February, is simply beautiful\u003c\/strong\u003e! The wine finished totally dry at about 12% alcohol, showing a lovely very light pink color, with gorgeous subtle fruit, citrus and stone aromas. As always, the palate is elegant and silky, with pure berry fuits and refreshing acidity - just a great wine and one of the best ever Baudry Rosès! It will drink beautifully this summer and over the next three years...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48104727445729,"sku":"614019602522","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Baudry24Rose.jpg?v=1748127828"},{"product_id":"chevalerie-2024-bourgueil-rose-moulin-a-vent","title":"Chevalerie 2024 Bourgueil Rosé Moulin A Vent (Arrives 6\/23)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\"Wow, a Bourgueil rosé from Domaine de la Chevalerie! I can easily drink this all summer (or all year).. it is an easy and crushable wine to have as an aperitif but also shines at the table where all its complexity emerges with time.. pair it with everything from the spring \/ early summer veggies we are seeing at the market to grilled meats like lambs or pork, a roast chicken would be perfect. I really honestly would have this wine with just anything. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIt is full tart red fruit… think cherry and strawberry, a touch of strawberry and cream, but also some wild herbaceous notes pop up, it has a touch of the earthy cab franc shining through, beautiful acidity and feels very much alive. It is for me somehow a wine that is both simple and complex. 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The maceration lasts less than 20 days, with no extraction. Aging is done in a mix of cement tank and large used barrels with less and less oak. This is the earliest drinking single-vineyard cuvée, always on the raspberry and wild violet with very supple tannins, but you can keep it for 10 years and more without a problem. Peu Muleau is always more linear than Les Galichets - it does not have the same clay-gravel flesh, dancing on its feet with great elegance. The 2020 however, shows a riper profile than usual with beautiful concentration and purity in the floral, red fruit, earth and spice aromas. The palate is supple and round with gorgeous fruit that remains bright and fresh backed by the subtle chalky terroir notes always found in this wine. This wine is a steal - take a case for now and a case for the next ten years... 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The vines, biodynamically farmed are between 25 to 55 years old. \"Breteche\" is the most elegant and Burgundian of the Chevalerie wines, always complex and floral but also built to age - the 2017, tasted in France last winter, was just beginning to open up with violets and red fruits on the nose with earthy red and black fruits and minerals on the palate with a beautiful finish - enjoy it now or hold for another ten years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zev Rovine Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48560149528801,"sku":"32976","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Chevalerie2015Breteche-FB.jpg?v=1725555932"}],"url":"https:\/\/chambersstwines.com\/collections\/loire-reds-report-baudry-domaine-on-sale-new-arrivals-from-chevalerie.oembed","provider":"Chambers Street Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}