Domaine de la Réserve d'O - Terrasses du Larzac La Réserve d'O rouge 2020
92/100
RVF
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
“A bottle that captures the essence of the Languedoc, reflecting the authenticity of the Terroir des Terrasses du Larzac”
“La Réserve d’O rounds out a superb 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.” (Le Guide RVF).
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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
Pair it with a rib of beef grilled over vine shoots, a porcini mushroom parmentier, or a risotto with roasted butternut squash…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 91/100
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the wine:
A lovely, fairly 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 rose to become one of the region’s most beloved estates. The estate’s namesake cuvée boasts a rich, elegant style; aged without oak, it has evolved significantly and, since 2011, has held a prominent place among the Languedoc’s leading wines. Bilbo, named in homage to the city of Bilbao, is dominated by Cinsault, while Hissez-o has a higher proportion of Syrah. These are fine representatives of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation, with a rather full-bodied style.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Perched high on the Arboras plateau, the vineyards (12 hectares) struggle to find soil beneath the stones. Established 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 (2023 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting 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. Faced with the choice between his Gibson guitar and winemaking, he ultimately chose the latter. Having run a wine shop with his wife Marie since 1990, they settled in 2004 in the Terrasses du Larzac region, in the town of Arboras, at an altitude of about 400 meters, to found La Réserve d'O. 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, ascetic styles of some wines in the region. The precise balance of aromas and tannins leads us to award this estate its first star.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE S. Posted on 10/11/2025
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