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Understanding and succeeding this vintage required, indeed, presence in the Vineyard, careful work, a certain patience, and even, clearly, a genuine expertise…
Despite being described as “Great” by some Vignerons, its considerable heterogeneity, depending on the sectors, requires us to take a certain measure...
Shaped by very finkle spring weather conditions, this very demanding and singular vintage will remain engraved in winegrowers memories.
Cryptogamic pressure during the vegetative cycle was such that even the most hardened Vignerons were not necessarily rewarded for their painstaking, even relentless work in their vineyards. Damages on leaves and bunches vary... but Grenache yields are historically low, mainly due to the mildiou and the resulting severe sorting. Fortunately, the non-deleterious summer heat, combined with the “King Mistral”, enabled us to approach the harvest in slightly more serene conditions.
Thermal amplitudes in September were well marked and appreciated. However, phenolic ripeness were slow and not always achieved. Unfortunately, too many wines show a certain tannin and phenolic unbalance. Only patient Vigneron with “healthy” vineyards, willing to harvest late and sort, were able to pick grapes of highest quality. Successful wines will be rare this year!
Patou de Pleins Coteaux
Ageing24 months in new and one old barrels
Allier and Tronçais
¾ not destemmed
Wilder nose, on blackberry and hot stones. The mouth is soft, sensual, almost puzzling, as this unaffected Cornas proudly stands miles away from canons of modernity !
13,5
BottlingNo fining, no filtration
CépagesSerine, Syrah : 100 %
Guide Bettane et Desseauve des vins de France
, 96/100
, 2025-10-01
This broad, textured and well-weighted syrah shows aromas of dark plums, dried herbs, black pepper, cured meat and a hint of violets. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Refined texture with an intense core of succulent berries and spices. Plenty of volume, with a flavorful, pulpy finish.
James Suckling
, 93/100
, 2026-01-20
There’s good richness and depth to this red’s notes of black plum, brushed with cedar polish and singed sandalwood. Bitter graphite firms up the palate, with mulberry and iodine on the long finish, which is still youthfully tight.
Wine Spectator
, 92/100
, 2026-01-31