RVF 16/20, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20
Like the red, the 2005 white is also very well-balanced, with a complex nose that differs from the traditional aromas of Sauvignon Blanc—the grape variety that makes up 50% of this wine—with the remaining 50% coming from Sémillon. This dry white has great structure and perfectly expresses the style of Graves wines; its terroir plays a major role, and the quality of the winemaking highlights this distinct character. An excellent white that will delight the palates of guests enjoying a seafood gratin.
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Eye
golden yellow color with green highlights
Nose
a delicate, complex, and rich aroma
Palate
Full-bodied and generous, with beautifully ripe fruit. A long, fresh finish, perfectly balanced
Serve
bottled at 12% ABV
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2008
High point
2009
Drink before
2013
Production
28,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with cold fish appetizers, fish in sauce, seafood gratins, and goat cheese
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 Château Gilette and Château Les Justices 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
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. JEAN LOUIS H. Published on September 25, 2012
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