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Domaine des Forges, Coteaux du Layon, 1er Cru Chaume, Les Onnis, 2020
From a steep, grassed vineyard beside Quarts de Chaume and near the river, so open to botrytis; and always a long-lived, luscious, barrel aged wine with high levels of residual sugar. Exuberant and moreish. There are notes of tarte tartin,... Read More
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ColourWhite
StyleSweet
RegionLoire
Sub RegionAnjou-Saumur
GrowerDomaine des Forges
Grape VarietyChenin Blanc
Vintage2020
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeFOR220
Loire Valley
In early February I undertook our annual visit to the wine fair in Angers, escaping the snow which engulfed much of the UK during that week.
This is the yearly opportunity for the vast majority of vignerons in the Loire valley to show off their latest offerings to the rest of the world. The early season’s weather in 2008 was not kind, with variously frost, hail and torrential...
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Chenin Blanc
Origins
- Anjou in the Loire, where documented in the 9thC
- Also known as Pineau in the Loire, Steen in South Africa
Characteristics
- Naturally productive and high yielding
- Huge range of styles: bone dry (e.g. Savennières); off-dry (e.g. old fashioned South African "Steen"); medium dry (e.g....
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Domaine des Forges, Coteaux du Layon, 1er Cru Chaume, Les Onnis, 2020
From a steep, grassed vineyard beside Quarts de Chaume and near the river, so open to botrytis; and always a long-lived, luscious, barrel aged wine with high levels of residual sugar. Exuberant and moreish. There are notes of tarte tartin, marmalade and barley sugar. The flavour builds to a place of real intensity which is balanced by beautiful, refined acidity. Superb! Now-2029
Stéphane and Séverine Branchereau are another couple who have successfully taken on a thriving family domaine. Their 45 hectares of vines produce numerous different cuvées, from simple Vin de Pays through Savenniéres to luscious late harvest wines. With each new vintage the wines of this estate become more polished and assured.
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
