Ratings: Robert Parker 90/100, Gault Millau 16/20, B&D 16/20, RVF 16/20, Guide Hachette 1*Star, Decanter 3***
“Refined, elegant, fresh, with hints of pepper and mint; delicate, with unobtrusive tannins; long-finishing, and thoroughly Margaux-like. ” ( Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve)“A definition of charm” according to Robert Parker.
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Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2024
Production
240,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges et blanches, un poulet fermier rôti, un plateau de fromages...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
With a complex portfolio of vineyards spread across various sectors of the appellation, this estate is gradually becoming a benchmark for discerning connoisseurs. The new fermentation facility allows for plot-by-plot vinification, giving each its own chance, and the viticultural choices inspired by the estate’s consultant, Stéphane Derenoncourt, explain the quality of the latest harvests. The wine possesses all the finesse and grace expected, in a form that is immediately apparent, and prices remain reasonable.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Founded by the monks of Vertheuil Abbey, the former Saint-Didier de Cantenac priory produced a wine that was already renowned during the Ancien Régime. But it owes its fame—and its current name (the estate was then called Prieuré-Cantenac)—to Alexis Lichine. This famous American-Russian owner and wine merchant, nicknamed the “wine pope” and author of an *Encyclopedia of Wines and Spirits from All Countries* that long served as a standard reference, acquired the estate in 1951 and revived it. Owned by the Bordeaux-based Ballande Group since 1999, it comprises 80 hectares of vineyards located in the heart of the Cantenac-Margaux plateau. Étienne Charrier has been in charge of technical management since 2009.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
The estate has been owned by the Ballande Group, based in New Caledonia, since 1999. Since the new winemaker took over in 2013, we have seen significant progress. The wines, which sometimes lacked body and depth compared to the best, have become much more full-bodied. This new ambition and the resources that were allocated were necessary. The reasonable prices make this a great deal for wine lovers.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. ALAIN V. Published on 02/23/2013
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Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE H. Published on September 28, 2012
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