Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2033 to 2068.
vintage15 yrs50 yrs52 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2021201895/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh aciditySweetLong finish

Aroma: intense botrytis, candied apricot, honey, saffron

Palate: preserved citrus, honey, dried apricot, schist mineral

Patrick Baudouin's botrytis Chenin Blanc from Quarts de Chaume schist. Intense honey and apricot over Anjou Noir schist's mineral spine; multi-decade-cellar.

What it pairs with

  • Foie gras with apricot chutney
    Apricot-on-apricot between dish and wine; chalk acidity refreshes duck-liver richness.
  • Roquefort with walnut
    Blue cheese and nut intensity find a partner in honey and saffron lift.
  • Saffron rice pudding
    Cuvée's saffron aromatic locks onto dessert; honey-citrus profile handles dairy.
  • Tarte Tatin
    Caramelised apple meets honey and preserved citrus; high acid keeps the pairing balanced.

History

Baudouin acquired parcels in Quarts de Chaume and bottled the Grand Cru cuvée from 2000. Baudouin's Coteaux du Layon and Quarts de Chaume cuvées are widely listed by specialist Loire merchants (Berry Bros, Skurnik).

  1. 2000: First vintage of Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru bottled
  2. 2011: Quarts de Chaume promoted to Grand Cru AOC status by INAO decree

Facts

Producer
Domaine Patrick Baudouin · visiting guide
Grapes
Chenin Blanc (100%)
Classification
Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru AOC
Oak
Fermented in older oak demi-muids; aged around 24 months on lees, no new oak
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 70 to 130 at retail
Drinking window
15-50 from vintage
First vintage
2000
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru

What does Baudouin Quarts de Chaume taste like?

Intense botrytis, candied apricot, honey and saffron on the nose; preserved citrus, honey, dried apricot and schist mineral on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long, layered finish.

When should I drink Baudouin Quarts de Chaume?

Drink between 15 and 50 years from vintage. The cuvée is documented to cellar for decades; mature bottles develop saffron, dried fruit and waxy honey complexity.

What is the Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru?

Quarts de Chaume was promoted to Grand Cru AOC status by INAO decree in 2011. The 33-hectare appellation produces botrytis Chenin Blanc of exceptional ageing capacity.

Is Baudouin Quarts de Chaume vegan?

Yes. The estate is organic-certified and the wines are produced with ambient yeasts and minimal sulfur.

Tags

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