Notes: Gold Medal at the 2010 Orange Wine Competition , Bettane & Desseauve 14.5/20
“This is a truly outstanding wine for its vintage. Notes of white pepper and licorice, excellent fruit quality, a supple texture, all with a hint of bitterness that is not unpleasant. ” (The Great Guide to French Wines 2011 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
Deep garnet color with purple highlights
Nose
clean, fresh, fruity, with a hint of spice
Palate
rich, taut, with hints of licorice and dried herbs. A chewy, lingering finish
Serve
at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2023
Production
30,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur de la charcuterie, des viandes rouges ou du gibier... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
In the historic Tavel region, the Maby family produces wines of consistent quality—always authentic, pleasant, and full-bodied. Led by the dynamic Richard Maby, the estate continues to evolve, with the wines gaining in precision each year. The vineyards are located in the communes of Tavel, the Lirac plateau, and the neighboring Côtes du Rhône. Reasonable prices and the consistent quality of the wines make this estate a safe bet on the current market, across all three wine types.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
This estate, known for its consistently high-quality wines—particularly its Lirac in all three varieties and its Tavel—was founded in 1950 by Armand Maby. In 2005, his grandson Richard took over the vineyard, which spans 53 hectares, mostly situated on the rounded pebbles of the Vallongue plateau; the vines are cultivated using natural methods and have been in the process of converting to organic farming since 2019. Since 2011, the eminent Rhône oenologist Philippe Cambie has been advising the estate.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
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