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Château Revelette - Le Grand Rouge 2016

IGP Bouches du Rhône|Red wine|Organic

4.4/5 (11 customers)

17/20

RVF

18/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“The Syrah slightly dominates the Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Carignan. Rich in color, yet subtle and full of beautiful fruit nuances, the full-bodied wine is framed by well-integrated and highly stimulating tannins. A beautiful, invigorating, and pure finish. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2020 - RVF) Sourced from the highest-quality plots, this great wine beautifully expresses its terroir and unique character. Aged in barrels to enhance and harmonize its aromas, it is a wine with excellent aging potential—dense, rich, and structured, with depth and beautiful aromatic complexity. A great red from the South!

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Estate

Château Revelette

Vintage

Le Grand Rouge

Vintage

2016

Designation

IGP Bouches du Rhône

Region

Provence

Grape Varieties

42 % Syrah, 30 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 17 % Grenache, 11 % Carignan

Regions

Clay-limestone plots located at an elevation of between 330 and 400 meters

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Grapes were sorted by variety and fermented separately for approximately 30 days

Livestock Farming

Barrel-aged in November 2016 in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old barrels, 10% of which were new. Racking and blending took place after 12 months.

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A deep purple color

Nose

Intense aromas of black fruit, graphite, spices, and pepper

Palate

Dense, rich, complex, and well-structured

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Drink starting at

2019

Drink before

2026

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs well with game served with lingonberries or chutney; meats in a strongly reduced sauce will complement it delicately.

More information at Château Revelette

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2020 guide) 18/20 (Reference wine)

Rated estate (2023 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Vintage after vintage, Revelette has established itself as a grand cru of Provence. Tucked away in a valley on the north face of Mount Sainte-Victoire, Peter Fischer has been running the estate since the mid-1980s, employing cultivation methods that aim to be as natural as possible. Surrounded by forests, the vineyards are set in a wild, unspoiled setting and transform in the spring into a vast meadow of flowers. A generous soul by nature, Peter also keeps Kiki, a domesticated pig, as well as peacocks, chickens, dogs, and cats—a scene reminiscent of Pippi Longstocking’s home. This passion for life is reflected right down to the glass, in wines that are refined and well-balanced. Recently, the younger generation has been stepping up, and his daughter Clara is well on her way to taking on the challenge.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)

About the estate:

Revelette comprises 24 hectares of vineyards, with 12 plots located at altitudes ranging from 330 to 400 meters, planted with 9 grape varieties—primarily reds (Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah, and also Cabernet). This is the northernmost terroir in the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence appellation, located about thirty kilometers north of Aix, in Jouques. But Revelette is also—and above all—Peter Fischer and his partner Sandra, who manage the vineyard using organic farming methods, including plowing, natural grass cover, and the use of sheep manure, among other practices.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2020 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

Syrah slightly dominates the Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Carignan. Rich in color, yet understated and featuring lovely fruity nuances, the full-bodied wine is framed by well-integrated and very stimulating tannins. It has a lovely, invigorating, and pure finish.

About the estate:

Located in a cool terroir in the higher elevations of the appellation, in the town of Jouques, and neighboring Château de Vignelaure, this magnificent estate has been in the hands of the talented Peter Fischer since the 1985 vintage. The vineyards have been certified organic since 1998. German by birth, Provençal by adoption, Peter Fischer broke new ground as early as the 1980s by planting Chardonnay in Provence with a vision of producing great white wines. At an altitude of about 400 meters, this terroir is ideal for preserving the brilliant balance found in the white wines that delight us today. We are, however, perplexed by the reds, which lack precision—a characteristic likely influenced by the winemaker’s level of rigor. Peter Fischer’s children, Clara and Hugo, now assist him at the estate.

Customer Rating

4.4/5

based on 11 reviews