Château Barbanau - Côtes de Provence L'Instant rouge 2020
89/100
RVF
"A very expressive red, with a nose reminiscent of blackcurrant. On the palate, it's a fine wine, with a slender silhouette and salivating tannins. A southern wine with a northern freshness." (Revue d'été 2022 - RVF N°662) It will be perfect for fine weather, with grilled chops with thyme and rosemary...
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Eye
Brilliant purple colour
Nose
Aromas of berries (raspberry, blackberry, cherry) and spices (cinnamon, pepper).
Mouth
Beautiful roundness, beautiful expression of red berries, structured and very supple.
Serve
At 14-15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2024-2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with duck breast with lavender honey, grilled chops with thyme and rosemary...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
This family estate, which covers two appellations, Cassis and Côtes de Provence, is now run by the very friendly and dynamic couple Sophie and Didier Simonini-Cerciello. On their 32 hectares of vineyards, including 7 hectares in Cassis called Clos Val Bruyère, they work with exemplary viticulture, certified biodynamic since 2018. As a result, the vines and soil shine, and the surrounding area abounds in exemplary biodiversity, even for an organic estate. The wines are crisp and well-designed, with, in the Cassis appellation, that saline touch that so characterizes this terroir. The cuvée blanc kalahari, whose name was inspired by the couple's love of Botswana, is well worth the trip: it's one of the estate's most interesting and original wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Émile Bodin created Clos Val Bruyère in 1889. A century later, Sophie, his great-granddaughter, and her parents took over the few hectares of inherited vines and brought the Clos back to life. In the same year, they acquired Ch. Barbanau, 23 hectares of vines located at the westernmost point of the Côtes-de-Provence appellation, at an altitude of 360 m. Today, Sophie and her husband Didier are at the helm of this château and have been producing Biodyvin-certified biodynamic wines since the 2018 vintage.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 89/100
About the wine:
An expressive red with a nose reminiscent of blackcurrant. On the palate, it's a fine wine, with a slender silhouette and salivating tannins. A southern wine with a northern freshness.
Customer rating
3/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 04/04/2022
A natural wine (Demeter, Vegan... with deposits?), devoid of any real identity, wedged as it is between Cassis, Côteaux d'Aix and Provence. Straightforward, half-bodied attack, with slightly closed tannins, acidic red fruit and a touch of spice. Slight astringency and lack of substance and amplitude on the midpalate. Poor length. Against all expectations, the wine improved the next day, notably in roundness. All in all, not very appetizing in a price range where the competition is tough and the offer plethoric. Pair with veal marengo.
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Note and review by M. PASCAL B. Published on 02/08/2022
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