Domaine Eric Chevalier

Pataquès 2021

Val De Loire | Red | 2021

Domaine Eric Chevalier

Pataquès 2021

Val De Loire | Red | 2021

A 29-hectare family estate, Domaine Eric Chevalier is located west of the Loire Valley, in the Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu appellation. The vines, cultivated organically since 2016, benefit from an exceptional terroir influenced by the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Grandlieu. This unique geographical location produces wines characterized by their freshness and oceanic character.

Regular price 12,90€

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Customer service response

Within 2 business hours

Country of origin, France

Region , Loire

Appellation, Val De Loire

Grape variety(s), Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Gamay

Certification, Organic

Sweetness,

Winemaking, Aged in stainless steel tanks

Soil Type , Silty

Alcohol content, 11.5 %

Regular price 12,90€
Pataquès 2021
12,90 €

How to appreciate this wine?

Food and wine pairing tips
  • Fromages
Service tips

Serve at 14° to 16°

Guarding potential

2 to 5 years

Our opinion on the vintage

The nose is slightly closed, with smoky notes. With aeration, it opens up to reveal cherry, fresh raspberry, damp earth, and a touch of spice. The palate is round, ample, and bursting with freshness, displaying a fine, ethereal texture and intense, invigorating fruit flavors of Morello cherry, pomegranate, and cranberry. The crystalline finish is even more vibrant, fresh, and fruity.

Domaine Eric Chevalier

Domaine Eric Chevalier

Bourgogne | France

In Loire-Atlantique, Domaine Éric Chevalier is part of a movement to reinterpret the quality of the vineyards of the Pays Nantais region. The estate primarily works with Melon de Bourgogne, as well as more niche grape varieties such as Fié Gris, seeking to reveal their potential on demanding terroirs.

The vineyard rests on gneiss and schist soils, which impart a dry structure and pronounced character to the wines. Vinification is carried out with precision to preserve the natural tension of the juice and aromatic clarity. The wines are built on a foundation of precise balance, with clean fruit and mouthwatering finishes, without any pursuit of opulence.

The estate's work as a whole offers a contemporary and accessible interpretation of the Nantes region, highlighting the freshness, precision, and identity of the grape varieties. The wines are clear and structured, true to their origin and a rigorous approach to