Dame de Respide is a second growth that reveals notes of black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry) on the nose, combined with a hint of smoky oak. It is a full-bodied, well-crafted Graves, offering a beautiful silkiness on the palate that demonstrates masterful aging. Best paired with a fine cut of red meat or roasted poultry...
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Eye
a beautiful, deep purple color
Nose
with notes of dark fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry) combined with a hint of smoky oak
Palate
Full-bodied, with a beautiful silky texture, it demonstrates excellent craftsmanship in its aging
Serve
decant at 17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a beef tenderloin, a rack of lamb, or a tournedos with green pepper sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2017 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
This estate belongs to the Médeville family, well known for its famous Château Gilette Sauternes. The estate produces a fine red Graves wine, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, from 8 hectares, and a very elegant white Graves wine—of recognized and consistent quality—from half that area.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2017 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:
The château, owned by the Médeville family since the 1980s (which also owns the Gilette and Les Justices châteaux in Sauternes, the Château des Eyrins in Margaux, and the Gonet-Médeville champagnes), is located in Preignac, in the southern Graves region, very close to Langon and the Sauternes area, and is impeccably maintained. Thanks to a balanced blend of grape varieties, the wines express the complementary qualities of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (slightly predominant) in the reds, and Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and a small amount of Muscadelle (up to 5% in the blend depending on the vintage) in the whites. The latter reveals the true style of wines from the southern Graves region: unpretentious, with notes of citrus peel and a light, unburdening palate, following a short three-month barrel aging. The reds have improved significantly thanks to winemaking consultant Olivier Dauga. Julie and Xavier Gonet skillfully manage this estate, which maintains an excellent standard and consistent quality in its production.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN G. Posted on 11/13/2024
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