Notes: RVF 18 and 20/20 ( 2008 Vintage Special), Bettane & Desseauve 17/20 (Instant Pleasure)
“A great white wine—highly complex, refined, and elegant. The body is absolutely remarkable, with perfect bitterness. ” ( The Great Guide to French Wines 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve). A full-bodied wine with remarkable aromatic intensity. A beautiful balance between fruit and fine acidity on the finish. One of the finest white wines from the south!
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Eye
a beautiful pale yellow dress with green highlights
Nose
subtly woody, with notes of apricot, white flowers, and violet...
Palate
full-bodied and smooth
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
A déguster en apéritif, sur des poissons à la provençale, des fromages de chèvre...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
Located on the Séoules hill, on the outskirts of Nice at an altitude of nearly 300 meters, the terraced vineyard benefits from sea breezes that temper the summer heat. After producing 47 vintages and establishing the renown and reputation of the Bellet appellation, Ghislain de Charnacé sold his 12-hectare vineyard in 2014 to the real estate management company La Française REM (which owns other vineyards). Considerable resources have been invested to restructure the vineyard, under the leadership, since the summer of 2018, of Jean de Laître, a talented master winemaker also active in the Bordeaux region. An ultra-functional winery at the foot of the old chapel now allows for winemaking that is closely attuned to the terroir. A new style is emerging, with a reorganization of the portfolio into three tiers (entry-level wines, terroir wines, and exceptional “agnès” cuvées), promising a bright future for this historic estate. The latest vintages reflect this positive shift.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
This estate was created in 2012 through the merger of two properties, Château de Bellet and Les Coteaux de Bellet, which were acquired by the French company REM. The vineyard covers 10 hectares.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 9 reviews
Review by Mr. ARNAUD B. Published on February 17, 2017
Yes, but it makes you look older
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Review by Mr. PIERRE B. Published on July 16, 2013
Very characteristic of Provence wines. Classic aromas. Pairs wonderfully with everything from appetizers (melon and cured ham) to cheeses (hard cheeses like Comté) and fish served with Provençal vegetables (like ratatouille). Pairs well with basil. A great staple for your wine cellar for summer cooking.
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Review by Mr. JACQUES P. Published on 02/16/2024
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Review by Mr. EDDY M. Posted on 02/03/2023
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Review by Mr. FRANCOIS S. Posted on 11/02/2019
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Review by Mr. BERNARD R. Published on May 18, 2018
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC M. Posted on August 18, 2013
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Review by Mr. STEPHANE C. Posted on May 3, 2013
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Review by Mr. ROGER B. Published on November 26, 2012
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