Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 15/20, Gault Millau 14/20
“For those who love full-bodied wines with volume and the intense expression of velvety fruitiness: you’re in for a treat. An intense, dense wine, yet without artifice, offering a lush and warm expression. ” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault Millau)
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Eye
a deep, intense ruby color with violet hues
Nose
with intense aromas of blackcurrant and cherry
Palate
a dreamy, luscious texture, silky tannins, and a lingering finish that leaves you daydreaming
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2023
Production
11,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges grillées ou en sauce, 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)
Customer rating
4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE S. Posted on May 24, 2020
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Review by Mr. PIERRE C. Posted on August 17, 2015
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Review by Ms. MARIE CHRISTINE B. Published on October 19, 2014
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Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE F. Posted on March 19, 2014
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Review by Mr. DENIS B. Posted on 11/02/2012
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