Rating: Gault Millau 17/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15.5/20, RVF 15/20
“We love this crisp fruitiness of fresh cherries; the tannins are long and fresh with a hint of spice. ” (The Great Guide to French Wines 2011 - Bettane & Desseauve). A cuvée dominated by Pinot Noir, grown on gentle southwestern-facing slopes. A rich wine to enjoy with red meat...
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Eye
A beautiful, deep, vibrant red color
Nose
fruity, with notes reminiscent of wild berries
Palate
smooth and fresh, with a fruity profile; the finish is more firm
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2013
Production
10,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur une viande rouge... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Thierry Michon, ably assisted by his sons Antoine and Mickaël, is a leading figure in the Vendée wine region. A pioneer of biodynamics in the area since 1993, he continues to showcase his 42 hectares of clay, schist, and quartz soils, located on the Atlantic terroir of Brem, in the Pays des Olonnes, nestled between marshes and forests. The oceanic influence lends the wines a unique, briny freshness. This exemplary estate offers a warm and welcoming experience.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
4-star estate (Very high-quality production)
About the estate:
The Michon family has been growing grapes on the Île d'Olonne since 1960. Their vineyard has gradually expanded and now covers nearly forty hectares. Thierry is the driving force here, and with him there’s no rest: biodynamic farming has been practiced since 1993 across a wide range of grape varieties (Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Négrette, Chenin, Chardonnay, and Grolleau...). It’s as if the entire wine-growing world of France had gathered on a small island...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 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:
Thierry Michon, supported by his sons, Antoine and Mickaël, runs the only winery of international stature in the Vendée region. On the little-known terroir of Brem, he owns vineyards cultivated entirely using biodynamic methods, though yields have unfortunately been low in recent years. Influenced by the ocean, the vineyard produces white wines made from Chenin and Chardonnay (yellow stone fruits with a briny finish), and reds made from long-aged Pinot Noir (Jacques, La Grande Pièce), as well as Gamay, Négrette, and Cabernet Franc. We are enthusiastic about these finely crafted, briny whites, but we have reservations about the reds, which are harshly structured by very advanced ripeness and heavy extraction. The wines are now classified as Vin de France because the Fiefs Vendéens specifications prohibit lieu-dit and single-varietal cuvées. How sad to see this appellation fail to recognize its leading producer!
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. OLIVIER C. Published on 10/24/2012
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