Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 16/20
"Magnificent green highlights, superb grape ripeness, full-bodied, delicate texture, perfect definition of the terroir, very slight hint of wheat fermentation adding its own charm." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2012)
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Eye
pale yellow color with green highlights
Nose
superb ripeness of the grapes
Mouth
richness on the palate and integrity, asserting itself with noble bitter notes on the finish
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/4 hour before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2014
Food and wine pairings
A déguster à l'apéritif sur des charcuteries corses... <br/>
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2012 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
"A meticulous winemaker and leader in Patrimonio, Antoine Arena is convinced that the identity of Corsican wines depends on healthy viticulture, particularly soil cultivation, as well as winemaking that is as natural as possible. This noble cause also takes into account—and this is essential—the potential of indigenous grape varieties on selected terroirs, enabling the production of a whole range of wines with a strong identity, from the famous Carco à Grotte di Sol to the more recent Morta Maïo. While the estate has experienced excesses in over-ripeness in certain vintages (with "dry" whites with high residual sugar levels) and in the power of the reds, the latest vintages have found a more accurate and precise balance and finesse of extraction. Today, with Antoine's sons, Jean-Baptiste and Antoine-Marie, the estate is experiencing a new impetus, with a particular desire to develop wood-aged wines. This is an estate that has never known a lull!
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 12 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. PIERRE B. Published on 09/03/2013
Very good. Fragrant and typical. Enjoyed as an aperitif with fish and shellfish appetizers. Pairs well with mild spices, as well as melon, cherry tomatoes, etc.
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Review and opinion by Mr. PATRICK A. Published on 12/02/2019
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Review and opinion by Mr. MAX H. Published on 11/18/2018
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Review and opinion by Mr. SEBASTIEN R. Published on 07/01/2018
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Review and opinion by Mr. GUILLAUME P. Published on 03/02/2018
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Review and opinion by Mr. YANNICK P. Published on 08/16/2015
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Review and opinion by Mr. DANIEL S. Published on January 18, 2014
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Note and opinion by Mr. REGIS G. Published on 12/11/2013
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Review and opinion by Mr. FABRICE D. Published on 05/17/2013
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Note and opinion by Mr. LAURENT P. Published on 04/22/2013
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