“A perfect balance between elegance and power. A subtly fruity, floral, and spicy nose, with lovely minerality as well; full-bodied and dense on the palate, with a texture that plays on smoothness, and excellent freshness on the finish.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2014). A complex wine, where aromas of wood, licorice, and tobacco blend harmoniously... • Delivered in the original wooden case for orders of 12 bottles shipped within France •
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Eye
dark, almost black dress
Nose
a complex blend of wood, licorice, and tobacco aromas
Palate
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 starting at
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 that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate 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 high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
James Suckling
Rated "Recommended"
Customer Rating
4.2/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. FRANCO C. Published on January 16, 2014
Very good
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Review by Mr. BERTRAND P. Published on September 6, 2014
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Review by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS G. Published on July 16, 2014
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Review and opinion by Mr. GILLES M. Published on October 21, 2013
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