"In conversion to organic farming since 2021, this Bordeaux estate, well known to wine lovers, is back in the spotlight with a range of new vintages. Such as this technically flawless, sulfur-free wine. A beautiful Cabernet Franc expresses itself with brilliance and frankness. " (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
Beautiful deep, intense purple-red color
Nose
Reveals intense aromas of black berries (blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry) and notes of peony and violet, all on a very slightly licorice-flavored base.
Mouth
The attack is round, with flavors of crisp, juicy fruit. Mineral and floral aromas continue the tasting experience on a subtle, silky tannic structure. Thus, the wine reveals a balance between fruit and structure, between sweetness and liveliness, between finesse and intensity...
Serve
At 16-17°C
Apogee
2021-2023
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red meat, game, pan-fried mushrooms, cheese, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (2021 guide) Prix Plaisir (Prix Plaisir)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A serious production, recommendable, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About wine:
Converted to organic farming in 2021, this Bordeaux estate, well known to wine lovers, is back in the spotlight with a range of new vintages. Like this technically flawless, sulfur-free wine. A beautiful Cabernet Franc expresses itself with brilliance and frankness.
About the estate:
Purchased in 1958 by Raphaël Gazaniol, originally from Morocco, the estate currently covers 180 hectares, 70 of which are planted with vines on the best-exposed plots. Thirty-two different plots are vinified separately and are used either for the already high-quality base wine or for the famous Cuvée Raphaël, a striking demonstration that a simple Bordeaux appellation can produce magnificent wines, or even the Cuvée Esprit, produced only when the vintage is suitable, based mainly on Cabernet aged for 14 months in new barrels. The production is completed by white Bordeaux and Bordeaux clairet. These are wines of character, balanced and charming. A consistent range with unfailing regularity.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
On the border between the Gironde and Dordogne departments stands a Périgord-style château, built in 1570 by Pierre de Parenchère, governor of the Sainte-Foy-la-Grande region, and a vast vineyard (67 hectares) producing wines of consistent quality. Raphaël Gazaniol, a winegrower who had returned from Morocco, acquired it in 1958, then passed it on to his son Jean and granddaughter Julia. In 2005, a Swedish wine lover, Mr. Landin, who also owns a vineyard in Montalcino in Tuscany, bought the estate.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
1*Star rating (Serious production)
About the estate:
Located not far from Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, in the far east of the Bordeaux region, the Château de Parenchère vineyard benefits from a clay-limestone terroir with a very high clay content. The 60 hectares or so, planted with red grape varieties, give pride of place to Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)—the latter on the best-exposed plots—supported by Cabernet Franc. Planting densities are gradually being increased to over 5,000 vines per hectare. A white wine has been added to the range for the last few vintages.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Terre de Vins
Rated wine (2021 guide) Gold Medal
About wine:
Because the quality of a wine does not depend on its price, every week we present a vintage for less than $10 that we particularly loved.
Customer rating
2/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 10/27/2021
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Review and opinion by Mr. BENOIT L. Published on 07/17/2021
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