Dauvergne Ranvier - Côte-Rôtie Face Sud 2018
95/100
Wine Spectator
92-94/100
Robert Parker
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“A Côte-Rôtie offering excellent value for money”
The estate’s flagship wine, Face Sud has also become a must-have in Côte-Rôtie. Velvety, with floral notes and elegant tannins, it charms with its depth and intensity. A remarkable wine that should be cellared for a few years before its full beauty can be appreciated. At this price, there won’t be enough to go around.
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
It offers aromas of violet, blackcurrant, truffle, rosewood, and sandalwood, followed by notes of smoke and stone chips.
Palate
Beautifully fresh, with a harmonious finish—an ambitious wine
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
3 to 4 hours in advance, or even in the morning for evening service with recent vintages
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with truffle tagliatelle, free-range poultry, or soft-ripened cow’s-milk cheeses (such as Brie de Meaux or Pont-l’Évêque)
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (2018 guide) 16.5/20 (2015 vintage) (Benchmark wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
François Dauvergne and Jean-François Ranvier are part of a new generation of young wine merchants in the Rhône Valley. Deeply involved in the production of their wines, they work closely with their winemaker friends throughout the year to preserve the unique character of each terroir. Their wines are well-structured without being overpowering, with perfectly defined aromas. The duo continues to evolve, and their range extends from Hermitage in the north to the Luberon in the south, passing through Côte-Rôtie, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Costières-de-Nîmes, with partnerships now even reaching as far as Roussillon! And recently, the adventure has expanded to the Bordeaux region.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Founded in 2004 by François Dauvergne and Jean-François Ranvier—wine professionals who decided to produce their own wines after working for others—this wine merchant has established itself year after year through high-quality wines made from single-vineyard selections. In 2013, the two partners took over the Dom. des Muretins estate (Tavel and Lirac) and, in 2014, developed a range of Bordeaux wines in collaboration with Patrice Hateau.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2016 guide) 92–94/100 (2015 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 95/100 (2015 vintage) (Exceptional wine)
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE D. Published on 07/07/2024
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Review by Mr. DENIS B. Posted on August 15, 2023
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