Château de Reignac - Balthus 2011
16/20
Bettane & Desseauve
91+/100
Robert Parker
“A magnificent nose, rich, smooth, and velvety, offering fruit at the peak of ripeness while retaining plenty of freshness, refined oak, and notes of tobacco; the palate is equally aromatic and powerful, with a deep tannic structure, lovely freshness, and good length.” (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2014)
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Eye
beautiful dark dress
Nose
complex, with aromas of blackcurrant, spices, and subtle floral notes
Palate
Full-bodied and well-balanced, with dense tannins and a lovely finish
Serve
decant at 16-17°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairings
à déguster sur des viandes rouges une poêlée de cèpes à la bordelaise, des grillades au feu de bois, un steak au poivre, un plateau de fromages...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2014 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
A magnificent nose, rich, smooth, and velvety, offering fruit at the peak of ripeness while retaining plenty of freshness, refined oak, and notes of tobacco; the palate is equally aromatic and powerful, with a deep tannic structure, lovely freshness, and a long finish.
About the estate:
Yves and Stéphanie Vatelot are part of a generation of business leaders who became winemakers some twenty years ago. They have significantly enhanced the potential of this estate, both in the vineyard and in the cellars. With the guidance of Michel Rolland, they produce red and white wines of exemplary quality and consistency, which rank them among the appellation’s leading producers.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2014 guide) 91+/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
This year, Yves and Stéphanie Vatelot celebrated their 30th anniversary at the helm of Reignac. From the very beginning, the couple has gone all out to position their Bordeaux Supérieurs at the highest level, following the advice of Michel Roland. With the arrival of director Nicolas Lesaint in 2009, viticultural practices have evolved to align more closely with organic methods. This work is beginning to show in the wines, despite aging that is still somewhat intrusive. Extractions are more precise thanks to six small truncated-cone vats designed to reflect the specific characteristics of each vineyard plot.
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
1/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. MARC D. Posted on February 17, 2019
Far from expectations
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