"A superb, very pure nose of citrus, white fruit, flint, and anise; the palate lives up to expectations, frank and fleshy, with great fruit and a long, lively finish. Structure and balance." (Bettane & Desseauve Guide to the Wines of France 2018)
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Eye
pale yellow dress
Nose
intense aromas of citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemon) and passion fruit
Palate
Complex floral notes. Beautiful, refreshing vivacity. Long, lingering finish.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
It will go very well with a seafood platter, mussels marinière, fish-based starters, grilled fish, paella, Asian recipes, a selection of cheeses (goat cheese, Comté, St Félicien...)
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
Superb nose, very pure, citrus, white fruits, flint and anise; the palate lives up to expectations, frank, fleshy, with great fruit and a long, lively finish. Structure and balance.
About the estate:
Through its flagship wines, such as N°1, and the châteaux it elevates to the pinnacle of their appellations, Dourthe is a winery with a distinctive style.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A renowned wine merchant founded in 1840 by Pierre Dourthe, owner of several estates (Belgrave in the Haut-Médoc, Le Boscq in Saint-Estèphe, Rahoul in the Graves, Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru) and producer of high-quality brand wines (Dourthe No. 1, La Grande Cuvée, Terroirs d'Exception). A
Customer rating
3.2/5
based on 9 reviews
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