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Domaine de la Lande
Domaine de la Lande has been for many years, under the expert direction of Marc Delaunay, a fine source of very typical, classic, representative Bourgueil. The estate comprises about 14 ha of Cabernet Franc vines, almost all located on the argilo-siliiceous slopes around Bourgueil, with a small parcel in Chinon, just a few miles away. In recent years Marc's son, François, following completion of his oenological studies at Montreuil-Bellay, has taken the lead at this family domaine. He continues his father's practices of temperature-controlled fermentation to produce wines with the characteristic silky texture of good Loire Cabernet.
There are three cuvées offered here. The most approachable is Les Pins,
produced for earlier drinking than the two leading cuvées, which are Les
Graviers, a rich style reflecting its clay and pebble terroir, and
the Cuvée Prestige, an old vines bottling, from a terroir of clay
over limestone.
(4/4/06)
Contact details:
Address: 20 route du Vignoble, 37140 Bourgueil
Telephone: +33 (0) 2 47 97 80 73
Fax: +33 (0) 2 47 97 95 65
Domaine de la Lande - Tasting Notes
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Domaine de la Lande Bourgueil Cuvée Les Pins 2003: A youthful, damson
and cherry red hue, which offers promise. Rather muted on the nose, though,
showing too subtle notes of blackberry and raspberry jam, with a brambly nuance.
Medium body apparent on entry, nice, appropriate acidity, but overall rather
lean, in texture as well as impact. In its favour it does show a little of the
desirable silkiness we might look for, but it is a little hollow through the midpalate, and
has a
short finish. Overall this lacks interest, and is a real disappointment
considering this was such a favourable vintage. 14/20
(April 2006)
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Domaine de la Lande Bourgueil Cuvée Prestige 2000: A deep colour, dark and brutal. A nose redolent of smoky cherry
stones, with some blackberry fruit and fleeting notes of green pepper, green
chilli and mint. Seems a little hot and obvious,
but otherwise it is fairly classic. A nice presence on the palate, very well balanced, with a little oily-silkiness. Still showing
rather prominent tannins. Appealing, seamless quality. This old vines cuvée will do well in the cellar over a few more years. 16.5+/20
(April 2006)
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