Château Respide-Médeville blanc 2014
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
87/100
Robert Parker
"Magnificent nose, very crystalline and smoky, aromas of pine needles, white fruits, acacia, menthol, great minerality, generous, fleshy, very aromatic and energetic on the palate. Racy and pure." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2017).
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Eye
golden yellow color with green highlights
Nose
refined, complex, and rich
Mouth
Ample, generous, with ripe fruit. Long, fresh finish, perfectly balanced.
Serve
at 12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with cold fish starters, fish in sauce, seafood gratins, goat's cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 16,5/20 + Favorite (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2017 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About wine:
Magnificent nose, very crystalline and smoky, aromas of pine needles, white fruits, acacia, menthol, great minerality, generous, fleshy, very aromatic and energetic on the palate. Racy and pure.
About the estate:
This property belongs to the Médeville family, well known for its famous Château Gilette Sauternes. The vineyard produces a beautiful red Graves wine dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon on 8 hectares, and a very elegant white Graves wine of recognized and consistent quality on half that area.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2016 guide) 87/100 (Very good wine)
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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
The château, owned by the Médeville family since the 1980s (who also own the Gilette and Les Justices châteaux in Sauternes, the Château des Eyrins in Margaux, and Gonet-Médeville champagnes), is located in Preignac, in the southern Graves region near Langon and Sauternes, and is immaculately maintained. Thanks to a balanced blend of grape varieties, the wines express the complementary virtues of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (slightly predominant) in red, Sauvignon and Sémillon and a small proportion of Muscadelle (up to 5% in the blend depending on the vintage) in white. The latter reveals the true style of the wines of the southern Graves region: unpretentious, with notes of citrus peel and a light palate, aged for a short three months in barrels. The reds have progressed well thanks to the winemaking advice of Olivier Dauga. Julie and Xavier Gonet skillfully manage this estate, which maintains an excellent level and perfect consistency of production.
Customer rating
2.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. MICHEL K. Published on February 3, 2019
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Note and opinion by Mr. AVELINO V. Published on 02/27/2017
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