"A serious wine, the 2014 Prestige lacks neither vitality nor length. Its generosity and depth make it an excellent wine, surpassing previous vintages of this cuvée in finesse and richness of structure. Highly recommended!" (The 2016 Guide to Wine Bargains - Gerbelle & Maurange)
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Eye
ruby color with purple highlights
Nose
with typical aromas of red berries
Palate
Rich and well-balanced, combining depth with elegance. Beautifully lingering aroma
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with grilled ribeye steak, Provençal-style lamb chops, duck breast, or duck with green pepper sauce, lamb tagine, or a cheese platter
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2016 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
On a more serious note, the 2014 Prestige lacks neither vigor nor depth; it is more generous and well-rounded than the austere 2013, and should even surpass the robust 2012 in finesse.
About the estate:
A historic estate with a long tradition of organic farming (spanning over forty years), which Stéphane Guion, 43, has continued to cultivate in this vein following in the footsteps of his father, a mixed-crop farmer. In the town of Benais, where he relocated his winery, he produces Cabernet Francs with higher acidity than average and finer tannins. His Prestige cuvée (a selection of vines between thirty and eighty years old), with notes of black fruit and pencil lead, offers a taut and sharp palate in its youth, with depth and energy. A Bourgueil with an invigorating frankness but at times austere. The wines reflect their terroirs well, but we would prefer a slightly more subtle aging profile.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Excellent)
About the wine:
A serious wine, the 2014 Prestige lacks neither vitality nor length. Its richness and depth make it an outstanding wine, surpassing previous vintages of this cuvée in finesse and richness of structure. Highly recommended!