Château Ollieux Romanis - Corbières Boutenac Souffle de Lune rouge 2023
97/100
Decanter
93/100
RVF
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
92/100
A. Larsson
90/100
Jeb Dunnuck
90/100
James Suckling
90/100
Robert Parker
17/20
Jancis Robinson
“A true emblem of the Corbières region, the embodiment of the estate’s spirit”
A fine expression of the Boutenac vintage, this wine offers an intense bouquet of raspberry, candied cherry, thyme, and hibiscus, accented by subtle smoky notes. Supple and elegant on the palate, it reveals beautiful depth and a subtle floral touch. The superb, perfectly balanced finish combines richness and freshness.
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Eye
Deep garnet color with violet highlights
Nose
Intense, with aromas of wild raspberry, candied cherry, thyme, and hibiscus, along with smoky, almost animal-like notes
Palate
Smooth and elegant, with beautiful depth of fruit, subtle floral notes, a long, complex finish, and a perfect balance between richness and freshness
Serve
At 16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Serve with a rack of lamb in a crust, duck confit, roasted eggplant, beef skewers, a platter of cold cuts and aged cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100 (2022 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Pierre Bories has elevated his family estate to the pinnacle of the Corbières appellation and has managed it with a masterful hand since 2001, demonstrating the same determination and high standards in the vineyards as he does in the cellar. Comprising a vast estate of 150 hectares (including the former terroir of Château des Ollieux), about ten kilometers from Narbonne, the vineyard produces wines of great elegance, ranging from the Prestige cuvée to the Or cuvée, all the way to Atal-sia, produced in the Corbières-Boutenac appellation, undoubtedly one of the estate’s crown jewels. The entire range is in perfect harmony, propelling this estate among our favorites in the region; this consistency over the years fully justifies the third star we have awarded it.
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 Guide) 97/100 (2022 Vintage)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate Award-winning Wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Founded in 1860 in the Boutenac region, this extensive family-owned vineyard—originally a dependency of Fontfroide Abbey—has remained in the same family ever since. As early as 1896, it boasted a cellar and a barrel room built with stone from the estate’s own quarry. Jacqueline and François Bories revived the estate in the 1980s, joined in 2001 by their son Pierre. Cultivated without herbicides or pesticides, the vineyard, currently in the process of converting to organic farming, spans 65 hectares.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2025 guide) 90/100 (2022 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100 (2022 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 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:
Pierre Bories took over this vast family estate, which was expanded in 2006 with the addition of the neighboring vineyard, Les Ollieux. It boasts a wonderful diversity of terroirs, ranging from clay-limestone and rounded pebbles to the Boutenac terroir (red sandstone and limestone), where the estate has established itself as a must-visit. It is above all the character of the Boutenac wines that captivates us. Almost the entire vineyard is pruned in the goblet style to better protect the grapes. Always brimming with ideas, Pierre has completely renovated the estate and created La Touketa, a seasonal tasting and dining area nestled in the heart of the vineyards. For the past three years, the winemaker has also been the owner of Château Rives Blanques in Limoux.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 17/20 (2022 vintage)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100 (2022 vintage)
Andreas Larsson
Wine rated 92/100 (2022 vintage)
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100 (2022 vintage)
Customer rating
(2021 vintage)
4.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. Gilles D. Posted on June 21, 2024
Favorite these lush and well-rounded Corbières-Boutenac wines. After a crisp opening, Prestige delivers a full-bodied and generous wine, endowed with exceptional aromatic richness featuring aromas of blackcurrant and very ripe blackberries, complemented by notes of peppery spices, mocha, and forest floor...which are reflected in a soft, velvety texture of caressing smoothness, carried by plenty of freshness and the brilliance of the tannins. On the mid-palate, the wine tightens slightly and carries us toward an extremely long and particularly intense finish, magnified by delicate hints of both smoke and vanilla. Value for Money - Unbelievable pleasure. A beautiful wine best paired with hearty dishes, such as tender spiced beef cheek with melt-in-your-mouth carrots and wine. Rating = 4.5.
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Review by Ms. ELISE B. Posted on 02/16/2025
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Review by Mr. WOLFGANG S. Posted on 02/05/2025
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