A tribute to Jean-Luc Buffeteau’s grandmother, the vineyard’s founder, Yvonne marks a return to the roots, to the essentials. A single-varietal Merlot with no added sulfur, this wine offers elegance and flavor. A few weeks of patience and an hour of aeration will be needed to fully enjoy this lovely, smooth, and fruity wine.
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Eye
Bright ruby red
Nose
Subtle notes of wild strawberry, cranberry, raspberry, and a hint of roasted flavor
Palate
The palate is round and smooth, with delicious fruity notes. A profile featuring notes of ripe red fruits and floral tones that give way to a round, lingering finish.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour beforehand, after ventilating the room
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Perfect for barbecues, fondues, or stone-grilled dishes, soft cheeses, leg of lamb, and ribs
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Jean-Luc Buffeteau, who returned to the family estate in 1998, cultivates 29 hectares of vineyards on the rolling hillsides of Entre-deux-Mers, in the heart of the Sauveterrois region, in the towns of Castelviel and Gornac. There, he produces two wines: La Grande Métairie and Haut Dambert.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated Category: Recommended (Recommended)
Andreas Larsson
Rated Winery Recommended