La Terrasse d'Elise - IGP Hérault XB 2023
90/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A delicious and accessible 100% Syrah vintage offering superb value for money."
A colorful vintage for the XB cuvée, which reveals vibrant aromas of red and black fruits, enhanced by spicy notes. The dynamic and vibrant palate offers beautiful suppleness and refined tannins. The juicy and persistent finish prolongs the pleasure with elegance.
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
Flattering, with aromas of blackcurrants, blueberries, and red berries, and notes of sweet spices characteristic of Syrah.
Mouth
Dynamic, crisp, and expressive, with silky tannins and a refreshing finish.
Serve
At 15°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with delicious grilled meats, fine charcuterie, sun-kissed cuisine, tuna carpaccio...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Since 1998, Xavier Braujou has built up an excellent reputation with his estate located north of Montpellier, near Aniane. Production is unfortunately limited, but it is one of those cherished addresses that is passed on by word of mouth. Here you can drink some truly great wines, such as the three reds tasted this year. Old vines, minimal yields, and meticulous work forge cuvées of grape varieties that rank among the very best produced in the Languedoc region.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
The son of a winegrower, Xavier Braujou has been building up his estate since 1998, divided between Aniane and Saint-Jean-de-Fos. This solitary and determined artisan winemaker, a former lumberjack, produces wines of great character, the fruit of enormous effort on old, goblet-trained vines with very low yields, averaging around 20 hl/ha. His guiding principle can be summed up in two words: finesse and freshness. Far from the constraints of the appellation, he has always worked with a single grape variety and blends his different terroirs. Extraction is very gentle, aging is long, and the wines never see new wood. A confidential and essential address, prized by knowledgeable enthusiasts and the best sommeliers alike. The exceptional level observed over several vintages leads us to award him a second star without hesitation.
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