Note: Guide Hachette 1* (very successful wine)
“This prestigious cuvée is selected from the 25 hectares of rolling vineyards surrounding the farmhouse. The nose of the 2008 is still barrel-driven, dominated by very toasty oak. Upon aeration, the aroma gives way to notes of toasted almond and very ripe berries. The palate is warm, structured by fairly pronounced tannins that make this a good wine for aging, best enjoyed in two or three years.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2011). Quite simply one of the appellation’s best values!
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Eye
A beautiful, deep, dark color
Nose
with notes dominated by deeply roasted oak, toasted almond, and very ripe berries
Palate
warm, with fairly pronounced tannins
Serve
at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur de la charcuterie, des viandes rouges, des gibiers, un plateau de fromages à pâte cuite...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2015 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
A perfectionist, Stéphane Donze has set himself the demanding task of producing wines that far exceed the region’s usual standards. After purchasing the estate, he and his wife Lucie spent fifteen years closely studying and observing the layout of their vineyards. This painstaking work—always pushing the limits of risk—has enabled them to achieve perfect ripeness and great precision in their wines.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
3-star rated estate (High-quality production)
About the estate:
The Château Martinat vineyard, which currently spans 24 hectares, is located in the commune of Lansac, within the Côtes de Bourg appellation; the terroir consists primarily of fine gravel and red and brown clay. With an average age of around 40 years, the vines are predominantly Merlot (60% to 70% in the blends) and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small amount of Malbec. Lucie and Stéphane Donze also offer a white wine, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Customer rating
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. SALIME A. Published on September 16, 2014
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Review by Mr. JACQUES F. Published on March 24, 2014
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Review by Mr. JOSEPH Q. Posted on 11/15/2012
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