" Purple. On the nose, rose petals and plum—very lovely! Exuberant red fruit, a frank attack on the palate, which then melts into a dry, indulgent finish with a slightly bitter olive note. Very, very fine tannins, fluid and as polished as a walnut desk! A rather aromatic, smooth, and refined palate." (Jancis Robinson)
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Eye
purple red dress
Nose
very elegant and faithful to its aromas of garrigue and fresh earth
Mouth
Clean, fruity attack on the palate with notes of blackberry and blackcurrant. A supple yet dense wine whose rounded tannins blend into an elegant and very balanced style.
Serve
at 16–18°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
It pairs well with meat stews, moussaka, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The ideal place for those who want to discover the best Languedoc wines that remain faithful to their terroir. Jérôme Joseph and Laurent Calmel are wine merchants without a cellar. They age selected vintages at the wineries where they purchase them, respecting the flavors and terroirs of origin. A wide range of delicious wines, including many successful vintages and a few amazing surprises.
Decanter
Rated domain Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Laurent Calmel, an oenologist, joined forces with Jérôme Joseph in 1995 to found a wine merchant specializing in regional wines from Languedoc-Roussillon. The duo launched their label in 2007. He selects the plots, vinifies and ages the vintages.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16.5/20
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Purple. On the nose, rose petals and plum—very nice! Exuberant red fruit, a frank attack on the palate, which then melts into a dry, indulgent finish with a slightly bitter olive note. Very fine, fluid tannins, as polished as a walnut desk! A rather aromatic, smooth, and refined palate.
Customer rating
3.2/5
based on 5 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. PIERRE ALEXANDRE A. Published on 11/28/2015
Very good value for money! I agree with the expert's opinion regarding the fruitiness, soft tannins, and olive-like finish.
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Review and opinion by Mr. SEBASTIEN B. Published on 04/01/2018
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Note and opinion by Mr. AVELINO V. Published on 02/27/2017
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Note and opinion by Mr. OLLIVIER D. Published on 12/28/2016
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Review and opinion by Mr. ALAIN G. Published on 12/04/2015
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