“Bilbo is a wine with bright fruit, delicate tannins, and a finish reminiscent of raspberries.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2022 – RVF) A blend of the fruitiness of Beaujolais and the spice of the Rhône Valley, Bilbo stands out for its delicate Mediterranean aromas. Serve slightly chilled!
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Eye
Ruby-red dress
Nose
Aromas of strawberry, plum, and spices
Palate
Concentrated, with supple tannins and delicate notes of black fruit, Mediterranean scrub, and tobacco
Serve
At 15-16°C
Open
1/2 front
Drink before
2024-2025
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled or smoked meats...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
La Réserve d’O is a vineyard spanning about ten hectares, located in Arboras on the heights of the Terrasses du Larzac. Founded in 2004 by Frédéric and Marie Chauffray and managed according to biodynamic principles, it quickly established itself as one of the region’s most respected estates. The estate’s namesake cuvée boasts a rich, elegant style; it has evolved significantly and, since 2011, has held a prominent place among the Languedoc’s leading wines. Bilbo and Hissez-O are fine examples of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation, offering a more full-bodied style.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Perched high on the Arboras plateau, the vineyards (12 hectares) struggle to find soil beneath the stones. Having settled here in 2005, Marie, the new president of the Terrasses du Larzac cooperative, and Frédéric Chauffray practice biodynamic viticulture and vinify their wines using gentle methods (minimal SO2, no added yeast, and no fining or filtration) from harvests where each grape is meticulously selected.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Bilbo is a wine with a distinct fruitiness, delicate tannins, and a finish reminiscent of raspberries.
About the estate:
Frédéric Chauffray has two passions: rock music and wine. Between his Gibson guitar and winemaking, he ultimately chose the latter. Starting out as a wine merchant with his wife Marie in 1990, he founded his estate in 2004 in the Terrasses du Larzac region, in the town of Arboras, at an elevation of about 400 meters. Thanks to this cool, elevated location in the foothills of the Larzac plateau, beneath the Col du Vent, and a highly respectful, minimally interventionist approach to viticulture, the couple quickly began producing open, joyful wines—a far cry from the more austere styles of some wines in the region. Their success is well established, and the Réserve continues to flow.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on May 23, 2023
An explosion of fresh berries, lovely spices, and garrigue herbs. With remarkable freshness, Bilbo captivates from the very first sip with its rich, indulgent character, achieved with great ease, thanks mainly to its tender, velvety texture and juicy fruit. Its excellent balance is reinforced by its full-bodied structure, which also contributes to its volume, offering pleasant sensations throughout the tasting. To prolong our enjoyment, the fresh finish—marked by an endless persistence of tart cherry—is punctuated by a touch of licorice-like bitterness and hints of blond tobacco. This warm and tender cuvée paired well with a Basque-style Périgord free-range chicken, spiced with a pinch of Espelette pepper. Score = 4.3.
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Review by Mr. BENOIT C. Published on August 8, 2023
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