"On the nose, pleasant chocolatey wood and black fruit aromas; on the palate, full-bodied, rich and smooth with firm, grainy tannins. A wine with good aging potential." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2018) Remarkable quality at an unbeatable price!
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Eye
deep garnet color
Nose
Aromas of red and black berries. Finely spiced woodiness.
Mouth
Soft attack. Roundness and beautiful tannic structure. Savory, long, and slightly smoky finish.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a Bordeaux rib steak, beef tartare, lamb navarin, leg of lamb, duck breast, a selection of cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2018 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Through its flagship vintages such as No. 1, or the châteaux it brings to the top of their appellation, Dourthe is a house with a confident signature.
Decanter
Wine rated (2017 guide) 90/100
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2018) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About wine:
On the nose, pleasant woody chocolate and black fruit aromas; on the palate, full-bodied, rich and smooth with firm, grainy tannins. A wine with good aging potential.
About the estate:
Famous wine merchant founded in 1840 by Pierre Dourthe, owner of several vineyards (Belgrave in Haut-Médoc, Le Boscq in Saint-Estèphe, Rahoul in Graves, Grand Barrail Lamarzelle in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru) and producer of high-quality branded wines (Dourthe No. 1, La Grande Cuvée, Terroirs d'Exception). Lamarzelle Figeac in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru) and producer of high-quality wines (Dourthe No. 1, La Grande Cuvée, Terroirs d'Exception). A safe bet that has remained closely linked to the Médoc region, it has been part of the Alain Thiénot family group in Champagne since 2007.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 4 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. THIERRY D. Published on 11/27/2025
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