Ratings: Robert Parker 91/100, RVF 16/20, Gault Millau 16/20, Gold Medal at the 2011 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
“This 2008 is characterized by its finesse, with aromas of smoke, black fruit, and spices. Round on the attack, full-bodied, and well-structured with great finesse on the palate, this wine has the delicacy needed to pair with a shoulder of lamb or spit-roasted hare.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 – Gault Millau)
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Eye
dark, dense color
Nose
with notes of dark fruit and spices
Palate
The wine is round, supple, and full-bodied
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2012
Drink before
2018
Food and Wine Pairings
A wine that pairs very well with game birds (duck, woodcock, pheasant, etc.), spicy dishes, and cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2015 guide): 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
This sprawling estate is located north of Pézenas. Surrounded by springs—which gave the estate its name—it spans nearly 100 hectares arranged around a 19th-century country house. It has been owned by Axa Millésimes since 2003, which has devoted significant effort to reviving this brand.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated 2**Stars (Successful production)
About the estate:
Its name is linked to the many springs that flow around the farmhouse before emptying into the Peyne River. The vineyard spans 75 hectares of hillsides north of Pézenas. The terroir here is complex and varied, dominantly consisting of Villafranchian gravel over red clay and alluvial deposits. The entire Mas Belles Eaux vineyard has been reorganized around traditional Languedoc grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan.