“Purple. On the nose, rose petals and plum—very lovely! Exuberant red fruit and a crisp attack on the palate, which then blend into a dry, indulgent finish with a slightly bitter note of olive. Very, very fine, supple tannins, 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 true to its aromas of garrigue and fresh earth
Palate
A crisp, fruity attack on the palate with notes of blackberry and blackcurrant. A wine that is both supple and full-bodied, with rounded tannins that blend into an elegant and very well-balanced style.
Serve
at 16–18°C
Drink starting at
2015
Drink before
2019
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with stewed meats, moussaka, ...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The perfect choice for anyone who wants to discover fine Languedoc wines that remain true to their terroir. Jérôme Joseph and Laurent Calmel are wine merchants without their own cellars. They age the selected vintages at the wineries from which they purchase them, respecting the original flavors and terroirs. A wide, delightful selection featuring many excellent wines and a few stunning surprises.
Decanter
Rated Estate Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Laurent Calmel, an oenologist, teamed up with Jérôme Joseph to found a wine merchant firm in 1995 that specializes in regional wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon. The duo launched their own label in 2007. They select the vineyard plots, vinify the grapes, and age the wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16.5/20
Rated "Recommended"
About the wine:
Purple. On the nose, rose petals and plum—very lovely! Exuberant red fruit and a clean attack on the palate, which then blend into a dry, indulgent finish with a slightly bitter note of olive. Very, very fine, smooth tannins—as polished as a walnut desk! A rather aromatic, smooth, and refined palate.
Customer Rating
3.2/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE ALEXANDRE A. Published on 11/28/2015
Great value for the price!! I agree with the expert's assessment regarding the fruitiness, the soft tannins, and the olive-like finish.
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN B. Published on April 1, 2018
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Review and opinion by Mr. AVELINO V. Published on February 27, 2017
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Review by Mr. OLLIVIER D. Published on 12/28/2016
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Review by Mr. ALAIN G. Published on December 4, 2015
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