Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 15/20
The Casta Diva cuvée comes from the Viognier and Clairette vineyard known as “Les Coudoulières,” located on the slopes of Saint Laurent des Arbres (sand and pebbles), and from the Grenache and Picpoul vineyard known as “La Plane,” located on the plateau of rounded pebbles in Lirac. A well-crafted white wine that expresses itself with intensity through aromas of white flowers, toasted almonds, and citrus... A must-try!
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Eye
a bright yellow color with golden hues
Nose
an intense and complex blend of white flowers, toasted almonds, and citrus
Palate
complexity with a rich, rounded palate, balanced by a lovely freshness and well-integrated oak
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2019
Production
3,500 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur du foie gras, des poissons ou viandes blanches, des desserts aux fruits...<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 that are 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 municipalities 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 regularly receive awards from 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)
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. JEAN LOUIS D. Published on June 8, 2018
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