“While ‘Nessun dorma’ is an aria from a Puccini opera, in the glass the tenor is named Syrah (85%) and sets its own tempo. Jammy black fruits, spices, and juniper mingle in the bouquet. The palate offers a sap-like texture, fresh and concentrated, supported by firm tannins still slightly constrained by aging (30% new oak). A well-orchestrated harmony.” (Le Guide Hachette 2024)
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Eye
Deep purplish color
Nose
Aromas of ripe, spicy dark fruits, with hints of licorice and wood
Palate
Delicate, balanced, full-bodied, and deep. Spicy notes add aromatic complexity. A lovely finish.
Serve
Serve at 15–17°C in a decanter
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030-2035
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat in sauce (game and small game), an andouillette de Troyes, grilled red meat (ribeye, flank steak, etc.)…
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
Wine noted (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
While *Nessun dorma* is an aria from a Puccini opera, in the glass the tenor is named Syrah (85%) and sets its own pace. Jammy black fruits, spices, and juniper blend in the bouquet. The palate offers a succulent, fresh, and concentrated texture, supported by firm tannins still slightly constrained by the aging process (30% new oak). A well-orchestrated harmony.
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)
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. THIERRY C. Posted on 11/26/2024
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