Rating: RVF (Gerbelle & Maurange) 16/20, Gault Millau 16/20, Hachette 1* (Very successful wine).
“A fine bottle from this vintage, offering a warm body with quality tannins and meticulous aging. Delicious; it’s best enjoyed after decanting. It’s well worth the price! ” (The Guide to the Best Wines Under €20 2013 – Gerbelle & Maurange)
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Eye
A beautiful, deep, dark color
Nose
with notes dominated by red berries
Palate
ripe, silky tannins and woody notes that blend subtly into an elegant, powerful body
Serve
at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2020
Production
50,000 bottles
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
3.4/5
based on 28 reviews
Review by Mr. LAURENT C. Published on May 1, 2018
Well-balanced with fruit and body, featuring pleasant, noticeable tannins
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Review by Ms. FRANCOISE K. Published on May 9, 2016
Excellent value for money, still quite tannic, with a nice finish. The last bottle was tasted in May 2016; it was quite round but lacked body, and tasted better on the second day after opening.
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Review by Mr. MARC R. Posted on April 26, 2015
It must be a really good wine for those who didn't finish the box. Too bad!
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Review by Mr. GOMEZ G. Published on June 2, 2013
The nose is subtle, not explosive, but very elegant and refined, dominated by blackcurrant and dark fruits, with floral notes (violet) against a backdrop of clean, spicy leather (cinnamon), menthol, and a hint of earthiness. Quite complex. On the palate, it goes even further, entering with fullness and smoothness. Good body and perfectly integrated, balanced acidity. Pure silk, flavorful and elegant.
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Review by Mr. CLAUDE M. Posted on March 19, 2013
the right notes
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Review by Mr. ETIENNE S. Published on March 14, 2013
A pleasant wine with fairly pronounced "oaky notes." It's a worthy wine. So I'm giving it a 4 to boost its average...
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Review by Mr. MARC B. Posted on May 24, 2018
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Review by Mr. ALEXANDRE F. Posted on March 21, 2017
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Review by Mr. MICHEL R. Published on January 21, 2017
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Review by Mr. ERIC E. Posted on August 29, 2014
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