Domaine de Saint-Ser - Les Hauts de Saint-Ser 2011
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
This exceptional vintage is the result of blending two of the estate’s finest plots: one planted with Syrah, a powerful grape variety known for its leathery aromas and rounded tannins, and the other with Cabernet Sauvignon, which contributes a robust structure. A red wine of great suppleness, with powerful tannins, very well-balanced, and perfectly controlled oak influence. And it offers superb aging potential to boot!
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Eye
deep color, beautiful tears
Nose
Intense, with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and cherry, along with chocolatey and spicy aromas and a toasty note that adds lovely aromatic complexity
Palate
It stands out for its great suppleness and good structure, thanks to powerful tannins; it is a well-balanced wine with perfectly controlled oak influence. The finish is long, with notes of spices and ripe fruit.
Serve
at 14°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2017
Drink before
2024
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a Provençal stew, a nice cut of beef, or aged cheeses…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 15/20 (2010 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Jacqueline Bichot, a pharmacist who became a winemaker, fell in love with this ideally situated vineyard, with Mount Sainte-Victoire as a backdrop. It lies at an elevation of 400 meters, in an area where the cool climate is reflected in the wines. The Sainte-Victoire terroir produces pure and elegant wines here, perfectly reflective of their origins. Having earned organic and biodynamic certification in 2017, she has demonstrated the seriousness of her approach and continues to meticulously tend to her 47 hectares of vines on the clay-limestone soil typical of the appellation.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
The estate takes its name from the Chapel of Saint-Ser, dedicated to a 5th-century hermit who, ignoring the threats of the Visigothic ruler Enric, was beheaded. Cultivated using biodynamic methods, its vineyard (46 ha) stretches across a prime terroir of limestone gravel on the southern slope of Sainte-Victoire Mountain, where the grapes enjoy maximum sunlight.
Customer Rating
2/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. FLEMMING C. P. Published on November 7, 2017
Looks like they should stick to their rosés... I love rosés... not this...
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