Château Carpe Diem - Coteaux Varois en Provence Major 2022
92/100
RVF
2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
92/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A wine that is still young but has undeniable potential!"
A blend of unequal proportions of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache that thrives on a dolomitic clay-limestone terroir. The nose, fairly reserved at first, opens up to reveal a beautiful complexity filled with notes of undergrowth, leather, garrigue, black fruits (blackberry, blueberry), and red fruits (fresh cherry), coffee, mocha, a hint of vanilla, cinnamon, licorice, and immortelle flowers. The palate is velvety and mineral, with tertiary aromas of coffee and undergrowth, as well as fresh black fruits and figs, complemented by hints of cocoa and pepper, finishing with a licorice-tinged aftertaste.
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Eye
Purple with garnet undertones
Nose
Quite reserved on the nose at first, then notes of underbrush, leather, garrigue, black fruits (blackberry, blueberry), and red fruits (fresh cherry), coffee, mocha, a hint of vanilla, cinnamon, licorice, and immortelle flowers
Palate
Velvety and mineral, with tertiary aromas of coffee and forest floor, as well as fresh black fruits and figs, with hints of cocoa, pepper, and licorice
Serve
Between 15 et 17°C
Open
Best served young
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
It will be perfect with spit-roasted lamb, a barbecue-grilled ribeye, or a bull stew...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100 (2021 vintage)
Selected Estate (An estate or winery that has impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire range)
About the estate:
Carpe Diem, the famous Latin phrase, means “Seize the day without worrying about tomorrow.” A motto taken to heart by Albéric Philippon, who took over the estate in 2013. Located on the clay-limestone soils of Cotignac, the estate now spans 30 hectares. Visitors to the region can find the winemaker and his wines every Tuesday at the Cotignac market.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated 2* "Coup de Coeur" (2021 vintage) (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
In 2013, Albéric Philipon took over the estate from a family of winemakers who were retiring. The vineyard is located in Cotignac, in the heart of Provence Verte, and covers 18 hectares. In addition to these, there are 12 hectares located in a neighboring village, which the family has been leasing since 2017. All of the cultivated vines are grown using organic farming methods.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100 (2021 vintage)
About the wine:
Issue No. 672, July–August 2023
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on 07/29/2025
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