“A serious wine, the 2014 Prestige lacks neither vigor 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!” (Le Guide des bonnes affaires du vin 2016 - Gerbelle & Maurange)
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Eye
ruby color with purplish highlights
Nose
with aromas typical of red berries
Palate
A rich and harmonious blend of richness and finesse. Beautifully lingering aromas
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2020
Food and Wine Pairings
Perfect with a grilled rib of beef, a Provençal-style rack of lamb, a duck breast, or duck with green pepper sauce, a 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 length; 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 tradition of organic farming (dating back more than 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 moved his winery, he produces Cabernet Francs with higher acidity than average and finer tannins. His Prestige cuvée (a selection of vines ranging from thirty to 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 candor, though 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 vigor nor length. Its generosity and depth make it an excellent wine, one that surpasses previous vintages of this cuvée in finesse and richness of structure. Highly recommended!