Château Martinat 2010
14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15,5/20
Gault & Millau
1*Étoile
Hachette
14/20
RVF (G&M)
“Stéphane Donze isn’t looking for power in this medium-bodied wine. Nicely spiced, it retains pleasant, smooth fruit without any harshness. At its best. ” (The 2015 Guide to Wine Bargains—Gerbelle & Maurange). A Côtes de Bourg with ripe, silky tannins and woody notes that blend subtly into an elegant and powerful structure... A wonderful bottle!
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Eye
a beautiful, deep, dark color
Nose
with notes dominated by red berries, and delicate, complex flavors
Palate
Ripe, silky tannins and woody notes that blend subtly into an elegant and powerful body
Serve
at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2020
Production
40,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with cold cuts, red meat, game, or a platter of hard cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2015 guide) 1*Star (A well-crafted, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the wine:
Pleasant, full-bodied, with rich, well-defined tannins and a fruity finish.
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 thorough work—always carried out on the edge of risk—has enabled them to achieve perfect ripeness and great precision in their wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2014) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
About the wine:
Since settling here in 1994, Stéphane Donze and his wife have turned this 25-hectare estate into one of the appellation’s leading producers. They are particularly remembered for a remarkable series of “ Favorites ” from the 2005, 2006, and 2007 vintages. Blended from Merlot (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec, the 2010 holds its own. With a deep purple color and brilliant highlights, it reveals warm aromas of cooked fruit combined with subtle oak. A broad and generous attack sets the stage for a palate that mirrors the nose, with aromas of very ripe fruit enveloping silky tannins. Its approachability makes it ready to drink as early as fall, but this wine will benefit from aging for two or three years. It pairs beautifully with meat in sauce.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated 15.5/20 (Very Good)
Estate rated 3 stars (Very high-quality production)
About the wine:
Fruity, floral aroma. Velvety, full-bodied red.
About the estate:
The Château Martinat vineyard, which currently covers 24 hectares, is located in the town of Lansac, within the Côtes de Bourg appellation; the terroir consists primarily of fine gravel and red and brown clays. With an average age of about 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.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Wine rated (2014 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
About the wine:
"Stéphane Donze isn't looking for power in this medium-bodied wine. Well-spiced, it retains a pleasant, smooth fruitiness without any harshness. It's at its best."
Customer Rating
3.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. CHRISTIAN P. Posted on 10/31/2017
A great purchase from a dream vintage. Excellent value for the price. It hasn't reached its peak yet (some of the tannins still need to mellow). It will age well for another 10 years.
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Review by Mr. LAURENT D. Published on July 17, 2015
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Review and comment by Mr. RICO A. Published on 12/11/2014
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