Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 14/20 (Ready to drink now)
“A lovely, lively, and fresh white wine, with hints of lemon and a touch of salinity. A rich, meaty oyster from Bouzigues, La Rouvière, and nothing else. ” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2011 - Bettane & Desseauve) A very successful 2009, with ripe fruit enveloped in beautiful, delicate floral notes. A wine for immediate enjoyment!
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Eye
Crystal-clear gold, straw-colored gold
Nose
Aromas of white-fleshed fruits, vanilla, mocha, and a hint of citrus
Palate
A fruity, lemony attack dominated by notes of white peach. Beautifully balanced, with good length
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
15 minutes before
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur une blanquette de lotte, un médaillon de foie gras, du roquefort...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Following in the footsteps of Bernard Durand, who oversaw Pic Saint-Loup’s transition from a mixed-farming operation focused on sheep to its recognition as a quality wine-growing region, his nephew Régis Valentin has taken over the technical reins. Without fanfare, this is an estate worth seeking out for its Vieilles Vignes cuvée—powerful yet flavorful—as well as its Clos des Combes and Grande Cuvée. The Cuvée Madame is even more ambitious, and the rosé is consistently delicious.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Régis Valentin, an oenologist and cellar master, took over the estate in 2001, which was founded in 1960 by the Durand-Valentin families. He produces wines from 80 hectares of vineyards (in the process of converting to organic farming since 2019) situated on a beautiful terroir of hard limestone and red clay. A sure bet in the Languedoc.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. REMY M. Published on April 15, 2013
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Review by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS B. Published on 02/23/2013
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