Rating: Gault Millau 17/20, RVF 16/20
“What wonderful freshness, with notes of apple and citrus, sage, anise, almond, and gooseberries. A superb wine, effortlessly natural 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
Palate
A superb wine, naturally relaxed yet powerful
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes 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 high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Located between Aix and Salon-de-Provence, this 15-hectare estate lies along the Via Aurelia. The vineyards are naturally grassed, treatments are kept to a minimum, and herbicides, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers are strictly prohibited. The grapes are harvested by hand and transported in small crates.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
4-star rated estate (Very high-quality production)
About the estate:
The vineyard is located between Aix and Salon-de-Provence, on limestone soils. Short pruning, debudding, soil cultivation, and hand-harvesting; winemaking in small batches using native yeasts, with a brief period in oak barrels to allow the wines to develop their aromas over 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 wines of a high standard—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 the process of converting to organic farming since 2009 (the first certified vintage will be 2012), the vineyard is meticulously tended, with short pruning resulting in low yields on poor, limestone-rich 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 notably long! In fact, the reds are not released until five years after harvest, and the whites until three years. All the estate’s wines require extensive aeration; decanting can only do them good.
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. WILLIAM F. Posted on 11/04/2012
Here is a table wine that surprises with its aromatic complexity. The barrel aging is subtly present. I first discovered this wine at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Aix-en-Provence. The fact that the sommelier at such a restaurant includes it on the wine list is surely a mark of quality, isn't it :) ? I enjoy pairing this wine with langoustines, baked fish, roasted salmon with savory or tarragon, or simply with cheese.
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Review by Mr. RENE M. Posted on April 10, 2021
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Review by Mr. STEPHANE L. Posted on September 16, 2014
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Review by Mr. ALEXIS G. Posted on November 3, 2013
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Review by Mr. BENJAMIN Q. Posted on April 22, 2013
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