Ratings: Bettane & Desseauve 18/20 (Immediate pleasure), RVF 17.5/20 (Exceptional success)
“The graphite and mineral notes of the 2009 Baron G red are splendid. They perfectly reflect the terroir potential of this vintage and the quality of a heritage of old vines, vinified using very traditional methods. While the oak is still present on the finish, the length is there! It is a great red.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - RVF)
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Eye
beautiful dark maroon dress
Nose
splendid notes of graphite and minerals
Palate
an infinitely charming wine, with a most subtle finish, characterized by intensity rather than power
Serve
Decant at 12-14°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur de l'agneau, une blanquette de veau, une risotto aux truffes...<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
3.5/5
based on 15 reviews
Review by Mr. YOANN B. Published on September 26, 2018
Bone-dry on the palate. Disappointing.
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on January 29, 2014
deep garnet color, aromas of black fruit, beautifully elegant
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Review by Mr. BENOIT B. Published on January 31, 2013
Delicate tannins, but still a bit harsh; perhaps it was tasted too young
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Review by Mr. LAURENT B. Published on June 17, 2021
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Review by Mr. MAX H. Posted on November 18, 2018
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Review by Mr. THIERRY D. Published on August 18, 2017
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Review by Mr. JEAN PIERRE G. Published on March 7, 2016
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Review by Mr. PASCAL V. Published on September 29, 2014
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Review by Mr. SERGE L. Posted on April 15, 2014
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Review by Mr. ALAIN P. Published on 02/23/2013
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