Notes: Gault Millau 17/20, RVF 16/20
"What wonderful freshness, with apple and citrus notes, sage, aniseed, almond, and gooseberries. A superb wine, naturally relaxed yet powerful." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault Millau)
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Eye
pale yellow dress
Nose
with notes of apple, citrus, sage, and anise
Mouth
Superb wine, naturally relaxed yet powerful
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2014
Food and wine pairings
A déguster à l'apéritif, sur des salades, des fromages... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2015 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Between Aix and Salon-de-Provence, this 15-hectare estate is located along the Via Aurelia. The vines are naturally grassed, treatments are limited, and herbicides, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers are banned. The grapes are harvested by hand and transported in crates.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
4-star rated estate (Very high quality production)
About the estate:
The estate is located between Aix and Salon-de-Provence, on limestone soils. Short pruning, debudding, soil cultivation, manual harvesting; vinification in small volumes with indigenous yeasts, a little oak barrel to allow the wines to develop their aromas for 24 months. That, in a nutshell, is the special treatment given to this "Vin de Pays"!
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2015 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This estate was taken over in 1999 by Minna and Jean-Paul Luc. Located in Saint-Cannat, the 15 hectares are planted with Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mourvèdre, as well as Vermentino (or Rolle), Roussanne, and Marsanne for white wines. In conversion to organic farming since 2009 (the first vintage to be certified will be 2012), the vineyard is carefully tended, with short pruning generating low yields on poor limestone soil. Vinification in small containers and aging in Bordeaux barrels produce wines of great structure, offering plenty of style and personality—far removed from any technological character. The aging process is also particularly long! In fact, the bottles are only sold after five years for reds and three years for whites. All of the estate's wines need to be aerated for a long time, and decanting can only do them good.
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 5 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. WILLIAM F. Published on 11/04/2012
This is a table wine that surprises with its aromatic complexity. The barrel aging is subtly present. I first discovered this wine in a Michelin-starred restaurant in Aix-en-Provence. It's a sure sign of quality when the sommelier of such a restaurant selects it for their wine list, isn't it? I like to enjoy this wine with langoustines, baked fish, roast salmon with savory or tarragon, or simply with cheese.
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Note and opinion by Mr. RENE M. Published on 04/10/2021
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Review and opinion by Mr. STEPHANE L. Published on 09/16/2014
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Review and opinion by Mr. ALEXIS G. Published on 11/03/2013
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Note and review by Mr. Benjamin Q. Published on 04/22/2013
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