Château des Bormettes - Instinct Parcellaire Le Rif 2017
14/20
Bettane & Desseauve
Médaille d'Argent
Concours Paris
With its generous fruitiness and aromas of garrigue, dark fruits, and pepper, the nose reveals captivating notes of violet upon aeration—a hallmark of this predominantly Syrah blend. Smooth and fresh on the palate, this red wine—with a character that is both intense and crisp—is characterized by fine, crisp tannins and a hint of minerality, ending with a mouthwatering finish. A true Provençal gem!
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Eye
Dark garnet color
Nose
Subtle aromas of garrigue, black fruits, and pepper, revealing captivating notes of violet as it breathes
Palate
Smooth and fresh, with a silky texture and intense flavors, featuring notes of cherry and licorice. With refined tannins, supple and mineral-driven, this is a quintessential Provençal wine with a fresh, mouth-watering finish.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
Let it breathe for 2 hours beforehand
Drink before
2023
Production
3,177 bottles and 43 magnums
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, roast beef, game, or even Peking duck...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the wine:
A generous, sun-kissed fruit, dense tannins—a wine that’s still a bit austere and very young. It will soften and open up with a few more months in the bottle, so don’t rush it.
About the estate:
Located just 900 meters from the sea, this family-owned estate of nearly 80 hectares sold its entire production in bulk until Yannick Burles joined as technical director in 2012. Most of the production is now bottled on the estate; exceptional vintages are being produced, and year after year the wines are improving admirably. The vineyards are being carefully restructured, which bodes well for the future of this rising star of the La Londe appellation, which is now contributing to the vibrancy of the wines from this town with undeniable potential. The current team is making these wines truly shine.
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 vineyard, whose existence has been documented since the 10th century, became the property of the Carthusian Fathers of La Verne in 1588. In 1855, Horace Vernet, the official painter to Napoleon III, acquired it and built a château on the estate. In 1920, it was purchased by the Faré family, who still own the estate today. They resumed bottling on the estate in 2010 and, in 2018, entrusted the management of its 65 hectares of vineyards to Julie Barneau and Christophe Deffilippi.
Concours Général Agricole de Paris
Wine rated (2020 guide) Silver Medal (Paris General Agricultural Competition)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Estate (2019 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer Rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. PAUL C. Posted on August 2, 2024
excellent
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Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on February 10, 2025
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