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Domaine de la Réserve d'O - Terrasses du Larzac La Réserve d'O 2020

Domaine de la Réserve d'O - Terrasses du Larzac La Réserve d'O 2020

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4/5 (2019 / 3 customers)

92/100

RVF

91/100

Bettane & Desseauve

floral
well-built
rib roast
biodynamics

“A taste of Languedoc in a bottle”

“La Réserve d’O rounds out an excellent 2020 vintage, offering a more vibrant and floral expression with lovely notes of violets. More robust, yet supported by elegant tannins and pleasant bitterness, it deserves a few years of cellaring.” (Le Guide RVF).

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Estate

Domaine de la Réserve d'O

Vintage

La Réserve d'O

Vintage

2020

Designation

Terrasses du Larzac

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

45% Grenache, 45% Syrah, 10% Cinsault

Regions

Clay-limestone gravel at an elevation of 400 meters

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

25-day maceration, traditional vinification using native yeasts, no additives

Livestock farming

Aged for 16 months in raw concrete tanks and amphorae, with moderate use of sulfites added at bottling

Alcohol content

14.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Ruby-colored dress

Nose

Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, flowers, licorice, and spices (pepper)

Palate

Smooth and complex, with rich black fruit flavors and excellent drinkability

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with a rib of beef grilled over vine shoots, a porcini mushroom parmentier, or a risotto with roasted butternut squash…

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 91/100

Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the wine:

A lovely, full-bodied wine that has managed to retain its freshness.

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.

Hachette Wine Guide

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 - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100

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:

La Réserve d'O rounds out an excellent 2020 vintage, offering a more vibrant and floral profile with lovely notes of violets. More robust, yet supported by refined tannins and pleasant bitterness, it deserves a few years of cellaring.

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

(2019 vintage)

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4/5

based on 3 reviews

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Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 01/09/2026

A long and meticulous aging process has produced a tannic, full-bodied wine that unfolds a subtle and extremely rich aromatic profile on a juicy, velvety texture that slowly flows into a round, expansive palate. A hint of bloodiness enhances the finish. At its peak, this Réserve reached its full potential when paired with grilled duck breast accompanied by a fricassee of wild mushrooms. Score = 4.1.

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Review by Mr. CYRILLE M. Posted on June 21, 2025

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Review by Mr. STEPHANE L. Posted on June 16, 2024

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