“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!” (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
Rich and well-balanced, combining richness and finesse. Beautifully lingering aroma
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, 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 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 has 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 a refreshingly frank but sometimes austere character. 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 generosity and depth make it an excellent wine, one that surpasses previous vintages of this cuvée in finesse and richness of structure. Highly recommended!
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 46 reviews
Review by Mr. FABRICE F. Published on March 31, 2019
I drank 12 bottles between 2016 and 2017. It’s a wine with fruit and depth—it could age well, but it’s so delicious... Great value for the price.
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Review and comment by Mr. YVON M. Published on May 20, 2018
The nose is not very expressive. On the palate, it has a certain harshness. There’s no fruit at all. Tasted one and two years apart, this wine hasn’t won me over and doesn’t give me much pleasure. It’s decent, but nothing more.
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Review by Mr. YANN J. Published on April 23, 2018
On the nose, it offers notes of bell pepper and red berries—simple and varietal, not very ripe but clean and expressive.
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Review by Mr. JEAN YVES D. Published on March 15, 2017
lacks finesse; a bit harsh on the palate
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Review and comment by Mr. REGIS T. Published on January 25, 2017
a pleasant, good wine
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Review and comment by Mr. LAURENT C. Posted on September 25, 2016
A pleasant surprise—very well-balanced
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Review and comment by Mr. MICHEL D. Published on September 20, 2016
A well-made wine with a clean, straightforward flavor and noticeable tannins. A lovely, simple wine that pairs superbly with cold cuts. Good value for the price.
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC D. Published on September 13, 2016
A fairly delicate wine, but lacking depth... Pretty unremarkable overall.
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Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE R. Published on June 9, 2016
On the fruit. Excellent value for the price
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Review by Mr. PATRICK R. Posted on May 19, 2016
Delicate but lacking in body
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