Notes: Robert Parker 88-90+/100, Gault Millau 17/20, Bettane & Desseauve 16.5/20, Gilbert & Gaillard 91/100, Wine Spectator 90/100
"A perfect balance between elegance and power. Subtly fruity, floral and spicy nose, with lovely minerality too. Full-bodied and dense on the palate, with a smooth texture and excellent freshness on the finish." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2014). A complex wine, harmoniously blending aromas of wood, licorice, and tobacco... • Delivery in original wooden cases for orders of 12 bottles delivered in France •
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Eye
dark, almost black dress
Nose
complex blend of wood, licorice, and tobacco aromas
Mouth
Powerful and elegant, the tannins display a rare softness and smoothness. The wine melts in the mouth like a fruit candy, its aromas filling the entire palate.
Serve
Decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2030
Production
Approximately 120,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des gibiers à plume, des viandes rouges et blanches, une poêlée de cèpes à la bordelaise...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
This magnificent property on the outskirts of Bordeaux has managed to preserve, in addition to its 55-hectare vineyard, a large area of forests and meadows. In the early 2000s, the Bethmann family carried out major work and entrusted the management of the estate to Laurent Lebrun. His rigor and keen analysis of the terroir have led to a significant improvement in the quality of the wines. The white wine, which traditionally contains a good proportion of Sémillon, has become complex and elegant, with a strong personality. The 2017 vintage blew us away. The reds, which are much better vinified, express their excellent terroir with greater precision. They are expressive and energetic.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
In just ten years, this Graves cru classé has undergone one of the most significant transformations in the appellation. Under the leadership of Laurent Lebrun, the wines have reached an excellent level, and the commitment of Alexandre de Bethmann, the owner, is undeniable. The latter has mobilized significant financial resources to restructure the vineyard. It must be said that this property is absolutely magnificent! Nestled in the middle of a wooded area, it is based on a gravelly terroir located on a splendid, well-ventilated hilltop, ideal for producing very fine Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The latest vintages produced are testament to this new dynamic.
James Suckling
Rated Recommended
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 4 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. FRANCO C. Published on January 16, 2014
Very good
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