Press review
ABSOLU N°5 - Verre Vous n°23 janv 2014 (VOA)
"Ce domaine plus que centenaire, qui a fait entrer le Muscadet dans le monde du luxe, a choisi la VOA comme partenaire exclusif pour l'ensemble de ses vins et lui a aussi confié la fabrication de l'Absolu n°5, une bouteille Miami de la colleciton Selective Line, qui n'est pas sans rappeler un certain parfum..." lire la suite en cliquant sur le lien ci-dessous !
Domaine des Herbauges, cellar of excellence !
InterLoire and the steering committe of wine tourism in the Loire Valley have awarded us the diploma of “2013 welcome of excellence of Loire Valley’s tourist winecellars” (click below !)
Our cellar meets the qualification 'home of excellence' with the following mentions :
- heat welcome with that personal touch,
- careful supply of services,
- effective internal organization of cellar,
… and we are very happy for that !
Looking forward to meeting you soon in our domain !
International press review
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LE GUIDE BETTANE & DESSEAUVE DES VINS - 2014 SELECTION
In the purest “Loire” spirit, Jérôme Choblet is an audacious “ligérien” which produces very good level Côtes de grandlieu. The most flowing wines take part of “Pleasures” collection and the selections of plots, in the “Terroirs” collection, show more complexity.
Muscadet Côtes de Grandieu sur lie Château de la Pierre 2012 : 15/20
Beautiful harmony in this wine getting a subtle tension with a beautiful salty final.
Muscadet Côtes de Grandieu sur lie Classic 2012 : 13/20
Marks of lime and smoked, frank and flowing mouth, we drink this wine with some salmon rillette.
Muscadet Côtes de Grandieu sur lie L’eXpressionnel 2005 : 16/20
Pineapple and mango mix on the nose, the mouth has fullness and a nice iodized final.
13 to 14,5/20 : good wine, well done, representative of its origin
15 to 16/20 : very good wine, highly representative of its origin
VITI - de la vigne au vin (May-June 2013)
Nice article (only in French!) in the recent "VITI - de la vigne au vin" magazine about the export in Domaine des Herbauges, a business strategy that allows to find remunerative prices... Good reading !
THE WINE GANG (Great-Britain)
88/100 - 100% Melon de Bourgogne from a single vineyard of 50- to 70-year-old vines, fermented in glass-lined underground vats. Delightful (vaguely medicinal) touch of clove and anise, then lemon and herby-fresh aromas. The palate has flowing, running-stream freshness, with delightful apple and lemon fruit and just touch of creaminess to the texture in the fine, long finish. Exquisite.
WINE SPECTATOR (USA)
CLOS DE LA FINE Muscadet-Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie 2012 : 88
Fresh white peach, lemon zest and fennel seed notes lead to a bracing finish. Drink now.
DOMAINE DES HERBAUGES UNOAKED VDP du Val de Loire 2012 : 83
A light, crisp style, with yellow apple skin and light pear fruit notes. Quick finish. Drink now.
85 - 89: Very Good – a wine with special qualities 80 - 84: Good – a solid, well-made wine
Nouvelle campagne de communication des Vins du Val de Loire
June 7 - Harpers Wine & Spirit - HARPERS ROUND TABLE: MUSCADET (United Kingdom)
Further to the Round Table Muscadet as part of the campaign of the Muscadet in the United Kingdom last May 29 in London, click on the following link to read the article (pages 40 to 43) appeared in the magazine Harpers Wine & Spirit last June 7.
Our Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu sur lie FIEF GUERIN 2012 is cited : "Gentle creamy ripeness, touch of pear and sweeter fruit, fresh acidity."
2012 wines rewarded
All vintages rewarded - INTERNATIONAL
SommelierS International - summer 2012
Sommeliers International paints a detailed portrait of Jerome Choblet. Discover (or rediscover) his career, ambitions and new concept LOIRE CONNECTION.
http://www.sommeliers-international.com/fr/Portraits-de-vignerons/domaine-des-herbauges.aspx