“A wine accustomed to accolades (multiple times named ‘ Favorite ’) that maintains its fine reputation in 2019 and its lively style. On the nose, ripe fruit, thyme, and garrigue. On the palate, richness, lovely spices, well-integrated tannins, a silky texture, and a preserved freshness that lends the wine great liveliness and elegance. A must-try from the appellation.” (Le Guide Hachette 2023)
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
Rich and fruity with notes of dark fruits, spices, and forest floor
Palate
Generous and full-bodied, with moderately robust tannins
Serve
At 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with Mediterranean cuisine, grilled meats, Provençal stews, or spicy dishes such as tandoori chicken...
Bettane & Desseauve
Selected Estate (An estate or winery that has impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer an overall assessment of the style of its entire lineup)
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2023 guide) 2*Stars (Outstanding Wine)
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
A wine that’s no stranger to accolades (multiple “ Favorite ” awards) that maintains its fine reputation in 2019 and its lively style. On the nose, ripe fruit, thyme, and garrigue. On the palate, richness, lovely spices, well-integrated tannins, a silky texture, and a preserved freshness that lends the wine plenty of liveliness and elegance. A must-try from the appellation.
About the estate:
Guy Vanlancker, a former elementary school teacher from Wallonia, found himself, by a twist of fate, on the high hillsides of Calamiac in 1981, where he began planting vines on what were then neglected plots of land. He patiently developed the estate, which covers 12 hectares and is in the process of converting to organic farming, on the hillsides of La Livinière. His son Ambroise took over the property in 2021.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Once opened, the scent of garrigue takes center stage on the nose. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a finish featuring a hint of rockrose.