Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 15.5/20
Le Clos du Fou 2005 is the second vintage from an unlikely plot, clinging to a south-facing hillside, created over fifteen years ago by Michel Louison, who demonstrates here his uncompromising dedication—sometimes tinged with a touch of madness—to extracting the very best from his terroir. A cuvée that brings together Syrah and a terroir of 100% pure schist, where power and finesse, length and velvety texture come together. A must-try!
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Eye
ink-black, very dark
Nose
intense aromas of spices, toasted notes, and roasted flavors
Palate
delicately fruity and silky, with round, harmonious tannins and an exceptionally long finish
Serve
Decant at 15°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2009
High point
2010
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un gigot d'agneau, une oie rôtie, des viandes marinées, des gibiers à poils ou à plumes, un lapin au thym... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
This estate was the pride of Faugères in the 1990s, before being taken over by Julien Seydoux, who arrived here with the humility to learn about the terroir and the desire to bring Les Estanilles back to the forefront. The aging process is gradually adapting to the wines’ characteristics and still has room to improve. The reds are powerful and full of flavor; they are wines with a strong personality.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
In 2009, the self-taught winemaker Julien Seydoux purchased this 44-hectare estate, which is farmed organically and produces wines that are often outstanding. A sure bet.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. ROBERT B. Posted on June 10, 2022
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Review by Mr. SERGE C. Published on April 3, 2022
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Review by Mr. PIERRE C. Published on 12/18/2017
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Review by Mr. GILLES Z. Published on June 29, 2016
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