The 2011 vintage was rated: Bettane & Desseauve 14.5/20
Very typical of the Côtes Roannaises, the Cuvée Référence is highly aromatic, with notes of strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, and cherry. A supple and round wine on the palate, it finishes with a light tannic structure. Elegance and finesse abound!
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Eye
cherry-red dress
Nose
typical and very aromatic (strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, cherry...)
Palate
Smooth and round on the palate, it finishes with a light tannic structure
Serve
at 13°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairings
A déguster à l'apéritif, sur des viandes grillées, des viandes blanches, des fromages fermiers… <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Romain Payre has become one of the leading advocates of Gamay from the Côte Roannaise, where he has been excelling for several vintages now on his 21-hectare estate. The flagship wine is best enjoyed for its youthful fruitiness. The Clos Du Puy and Intégrale wines, which are suitable for moderate aging, are made from vines over 80 years old. This is a highly recommended and reliable estate, regardless of the wine.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Romain Paire, who has been working alongside his parents Georges and Denise since 2005, took over this long-established family estate in 2017. Founded in 1610 in the town of Villemontais, in the southern part of the appellation, the estate has been in the family for generations. Operating as a mixed farm (including beef cattle), the property—which comprises 23 hectares of vineyards—has been cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods since 2010. One of the (very) reliable choices in the Côte-Roannaise appellation.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Georges Paire, who came from a family of farmers, began planting his vineyard in the 1970s. In 2005, his son Romain joined him, and planting continued; the winemaking facilities were modernized, and the estate transitioned to organic farming. Today, the estate maintains a small herd of Limousin cows. We appreciate these refined and authentic wines: a modern and dynamic embodiment of the appellation.
Customer rating
3.9/5
based on 13 reviews
Review by Mr. ELIE M. Published on April 29, 2014
A fine example of a Côte Roannaise. From the same range as the "Robert Serol" Côte Roannaise. A light, pleasant wine.
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Review by Mr. GERARD C. Published on November 13, 2013
I just opened one with my son—it’s perfect. Of course, you shouldn’t just gulp it down; you have to savor the good things in life.
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Review by Mr. DAVID L. Posted on April 24, 2013
Simple and straightforward, with a pleasant minerality. A wine for enjoyment, which pairs well with spicy flounder (masala) and Selles-sur-Cher.
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Review by Mr. RENE M. Published on April 10, 2021
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Review by Mr. XAVIER K. Published on October 11, 2013
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Review by Ms. PATRICIA L. Posted on August 23, 2013
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Review by Mr. ROMAIN G. Published on July 5, 2013
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Review by Mr. MICHEL G. Published on May 10, 2013
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Review by Mr. JEAN MARIE B. Published on April 10, 2013
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Review by Mr. DIDIER C. Published on April 10, 2013
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