Rating: RVF 15/20
“In 2010, the Kalahari blackcurrant reveals deeply ripe fruit (quince, white peach). Despite a hint of oak, it expresses vibrant fruit on the palate. A wine meant for a gourmet dish. ” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2013 - RVF). A magnificent blend of finesse and liveliness: richness, length, depth, complexity... It has it all!
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Eye
shiny gold color
Nose
with notes of gingerbread, stewed fruit, white flowers, and cinnamon, finishing with a hint of toast
Palate
a blend of finesse and vibrancy: richness, length, depth, and complexity
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2020
Production
3,400 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur une poêlée de Saint-Jacques aux pistils de safran, des fromages de chèvre.... Après 3-4 ans, sur des viandes blanches et poissons en sauce... <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:
This family-run estate, spanning two appellations—Cassis and Côtes de Provence—is now led by the very friendly and dynamic couple Sophie and Didier Simonini-Cerciello. Across their 32 hectares of vineyards, including 7 hectares in Cassis known as Clos Val Bruyère, they practice exemplary viticulture and have been certified biodynamic since 2018. As a result, the vines and soil thrive, and the surrounding area is teeming with exceptional biodiversity—even by organic standards. The wines are crisp and well-defined, with, in the Cassis appellation, that salty touch that so perfectly characterizes this terroir. The Blanc Kalahari cuvée, whose name was inspired by the couple’s love for Botswana, is worth the trip: it is one of the estate’s most interesting—and original—wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Émile Bodin founded Clos Val Bruyère in 1889. A century later, Sophie, his great-granddaughter, and her parents took over the few hectares of vineyards they had inherited and breathed new life into this estate. That same year, they acquired Château Barbanau, 23 hectares of vineyards located at the westernmost edge of the Côtes-de-Provence appellation, at an elevation of 360 meters. Today, Sophie and her husband Didier run this estate and have been producing biodynamic wines certified by Biodyvin since the 2018 vintage.
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE B. Posted on September 3, 2013
Well, its woody character sets it apart from the typical blackcurrant-flavored wine you’d drink on a summer terrace. As a result, it becomes rather ordinary, since many wines have the same structure—and often do it better. This detracts from its value for money. Best saved for a cooked river fish dish.
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Review by Mr. MARC B. Posted on 02/03/2014
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Review by Mr. VINCENT V. Published on August 27, 2013
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