Côt Vieilles Vignes, La Grange Tiphaine - 2018

Name: Côt Vieilles Vignes, La Grange Tiphaine
Brand: Delecheneau
SKU: 38482
Price: 29.57 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 38482 750mL

Made from 100+ year old Côt vines that are planted in soils rich in clay, silica and a bedrock of limestone. Fermented in concrete tanks with native yeasts and then sent to a concrete egg for a further 9 months. The remarkable Damien Delecheneau is at the helm of this 19th Century estate and he partners with his wife on their 10 hectares of vines.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2018

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Anjou and Saumur

Producer

Delecheneau

Grape Variety

Malbec

Production Methods

Organic

Natural

Wine made from organically or biodynamically grown grapes with minimal intervention avoiding the use of chemicals, additives and technology.

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Staff Pick Notes

Deep, earthy and alive. This is old vine Côt firmly footed in an old world style. In the case of La Grange Tiphaine it is coming from century old vines planted in clay and silica soils in the Touraine Amboise AOC of the Loire valley. The wine is incredibly dense at first. It needs decanting to open up. But when it does a refined ruggedness perks up beautifully. Licorice, tar, graphite and savory, bitter roots and herbs abound on the palate. A layer of red fruit is buried underneath the bushes and brambles. The tannins have a subtle grip to them. It's akin to peppery reds of the Northern Rhône or Cahors, but with a distinctly cool climate point of view. Pair with sirloin steak bathed in rosemary and frites.

- TD

Glossary

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Malbec

Known as Côt throughout much of France, Malbec is the dark-skinned variety that put Argentinian wine on the map - and likewise, Argentinian Malbec saved the grape from near obscurity. The Cahors appellation in France still relies on Malbec to distinguish many of its wines, but the area is exceptional in this regard. As the grape can be quite difficult to cultivate, it has become far less popular over the years, even in its Bordeaux home. Its South American renaissance has ensured, however, that...