Château Barbanau - Côtes de Provence L'Instant rouge 2020
89/100
RVF
“A very expressive red with a nose reminiscent of blackcurrants. The palate opens delicately, with a slender structure enhanced by mouth-watering tannins. A southern wine with northern freshness.”(Summer 2022 Issue – RVF No. 662) It will be perfect for sunny days, paired with grilled lamb chops seasoned with thyme and rosemary...
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Eye
A brilliant purple color
Nose
With aromas of berries (raspberry, blackberry, cherry) and spices (cinnamon, pepper)
Palate
Beautifully rounded, with lovely notes of red berries, well-structured, and very supple
Serve
At 14-15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2024-2025
Food and wine pairings
Serve with duck breast with lavender honey, or grilled chops with thyme and rosemary…
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 teems with exceptional biodiversity—even for an organic estate. 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 château and have been producing biodynamic wines certified by Biodyvin 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:
A very expressive red with a nose reminiscent of blackcurrants. The palate opens delicately, with a slender structure enhanced by mouth-watering tannins. A southern wine with a northern freshness.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. Gilles D. Posted on April 4, 2022
Natural wine (Demeter, vegan... with sediment?), lacking a true identity, caught unwittingly between the Cassis, the Côteaux d'Aix, and those of Provence. A straightforward, medium-bodied attack, with slightly closed tannins, featuring tart red fruit and a hint of spice. Slight astringency and a lack of body, as well as depth in the mid-palate. Short finish. Against all odds, the wine improved the next day, notably in roundness. Ultimately, not very appealing in a price range where competition is fierce and the selection is vast. Paired with veal Marengo.
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Review by Mr. PASCAL B. Posted on August 2, 2022
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