“This cuvée showcases the rare Lledoner Pelut (80%), a cousin of Grenache, blended with Carignan and Mourvèdre. The color is brilliant, ruby with violet highlights. The elegant nose evokes red fruits (cherry and red currant) enhanced by a hint of spice. The palate is round, velvety, and spicy (white pepper), supported by firm tannins and a subtle freshness that extends the finish.” (Le Guide Hachette 2023). Numbered bottles.
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Eye
A red velvet dress with purple highlights
Nose
Elegant, with aromas of red berries enhanced by a hint of spice
Palate
Round, velvety, with silky tannins, remarkable length, and a vibrant spring-like freshness
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030+
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a Bresse chicken, a nice cut of grilled beef, risotto, a quiche with mixed vegetables, aged cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (A well-crafted, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
In 2000, Valérie Guérin took over the estate that her father, Jacques—a professor of oenology—had built up over the years. Under his stewardship, the estate grew from 1,000 vines to 11 hectares in twenty years: thirteen plots of very old vines cultivated meticulously, with low yields, a very natural winemaking process, and absolutely no barrel aging. The wines—harmonious, full of flavor and freshness—are deeply appealing for their natural character. The “Dennis-Royal” cuvée, made from Carignan vines over 75 years old, and the “Les-Vendangeurs-de-la-Violette” remain as fabulous as ever. The 2016 vintage will require a bit more patience, as the extraction appears to be more intense than usual.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2023 guide): 2* stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
This cuvée showcases the rare Lledoner Pelut (80%), a cousin of Grenache, blended with Carignan and Mourvèdre. The color is brilliant, ruby red with violet highlights. The elegant nose evokes red fruits (cherry and red currant) enhanced by a hint of spice. On the palate, it is round, velvety, and spicy (white pepper), supported by firm tannins and a subtle freshness that lingers on the finish.
About the estate:
The initial 1,000 pieds of vines have, through a series of acquisitions and new plantings, grown into an 11-hectare estate in the coastal region of Fitou. This estate, founded in 1979 by Jacques Guérin, a former viticulture teacher at the high school in Orange, has been run by his daughter Valérie since 2000.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
The Idyllique is already delicious. A full-bodied, refined, and elegant wine with notes of garrigue and black fruits, as well as a lovely layer of tannins.
About the estate:
For two decades, Valérie Guérin—recently joined by her sister Agnès—has passionately championed this small estate in the La Palme area (in the coastal part of the Fitou appellation). Massal selections, extremely low yields of less than 20 hl/ha (which explain the high prices), and long vatting periods are her hallmarks. The result in the bottle is the perfect balance between ripeness and freshness. Multiple harvests from the vineyards yield a table rosé, three reds, and four dessert wines. These characterful wines display a unique concentration; while they may seem heavy in their youth, they refine beautifully with age.
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Ms. CORINNE C. Published on 10/26/2025
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