Domaine de la Réserve d'O - Terrasses du Larzac La Réserve d'O 2020
92/100
RVF
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A bottle of pure Languedoc"
“La Réserve d’O rounds out a superb 2020 vintage, offering a more vibrant and floral expression with lovely notes of violets. More robust, yet supported by refined tannins and pleasant bitterness, it deserves a few years of aging.” (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
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2029
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a rib of beef grilled over vine shoots, a parmentier with porcini mushrooms, or a risotto with roasted butternut squash…
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, 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 recognized estates. The estate’s namesake wine boasts a rich, elegant style; it has evolved significantly and, since 2011, has held a prominent place among the Languedoc’s most notable wines. Bilbo and Hissez-O are fine examples of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation, offering a fuller-bodied style.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Located at high altitude on the Arboras plateau, the vineyards (12 ha) here struggle to find soil beneath the stones. Having settled here in 2005, Marie, the new president of the Terrasses du Larzac winegrowers’ association, and Frédéric Chauffray practice biodynamic viticulture and use gentle winemaking methods (minimal SO₂, no added yeast, and no fining or filtration) to craft wines 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 (2022 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-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 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 aging.
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 alongside his wife Marie in 1990, he founded his own 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 geographical 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 star is firmly on the rise, and the Réserve shows no signs of running dry.
Customer Rating
(2019 Vintage)
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on January 9, 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 structure 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. Rating = 4.1.
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Review and comment 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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