“This new cuvée created by François Thienpont highlights Merlot, resulting in a round, floral, fruity, and very harmonious wine. Easy to drink yet full-bodied. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide 2015) In keeping with the rest of the lineup, this cuvée is made primarily from Merlot. Its fruity, approachable style aligns with François Thienpont’s goal of producing wines that are accessible both in terms of taste and price.
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Eye
a beautiful, deep garnet color
Nose
a bouquet of red berries with spicy notes
Palate
Round and full-bodied. Well-balanced with silky tannins. A lingering finish with a lovely fruity freshness.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink starting at
2015
Drink before
2017
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with bluefin tuna tartare, a veal chop, a charcuterie platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 14/20 + Editor's Choice (Good wine)
Rated estate (2016 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
This new vintage, created by François Thienpont, showcases Merlot with a round, floral, fruity, and very harmonious wine. Easy to drink yet full-bodied.
About the estate:
Founded by Stéphane Derenoncourt and François Thienpont, Terra Burdigala offers wines from carefully selected vineyards, which the duo monitors from the vineyard through to bottling, in partnership with each of the winemakers involved. The lineup now includes a new wine, Lalande l'Etoile, vinified by Guillaume Thienpont.