"Fresh and well-structured, this wine reveals a palette of fruits and spices on the finish. The tannins are velvety soft, and the shimmering texture charms the palate. Superb!" (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2017)
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Eye
A very dark red color, very dense with bluish highlights
Nose
Very fruity (raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant), floral (violet), with a very slight toasty note
Palate
Delicate tannins. Full-bodied with a long, fresh finish
Serve
decant at 18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2016
Drink before
2024
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with grilled meats, in sauces, with small game, and with all kinds of soft cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
The estate produces highly expressive wines from the finest vineyards of Vaucluse and Gard. Every effort is made with deep respect for the terroirs, driven by a commitment to producing wines that live up to their full potential. Madeleine Delorme, alongside her daughter Ambre, continues to work with great care and determination, upholding the spirit of excellence that defines both the estate and this winemaking family. A superb range of salty, full-bodied whites and deep, delicate reds, enlivened by a refreshing vibrancy and a perfectly balanced profile. The estate is evolving its style toward wines that are increasingly refined and precise. The fourth star is fast approaching.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2017 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
A great classic of the appellation, made from Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Grenache, with one-third aged in barrels. A lovely purple color, a rich bouquet of black fruits and garrigue, and a long, intense, and concentrated palate, highlighted by a pleasant touch of acidity.
About the estate:
Founded in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe, the 58-hectare estate (certified organic and biodynamic) is spread across 38 plots and eight municipalities. Following Christophe’s untimely death in 2015, his wife Madeleine and their daughter Ambre took over the reins of the estate. Advocates of low yields, the Delormes produce their vintages with disconcerting ease, whether in Tavel—their original stronghold—Lirac, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, or “simple” Côtes-du-Rhône. A must-try.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2016 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Rated "Recommended"
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated winery (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer Rating
4.2/5
based on 25 reviews
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on May 21, 2017
First off, a truly beautiful color. As for the taste, it’s rich and full-bodied with silky, concentrated tannins, tremendous volume, and a very lingering finish featuring peppery notes dominated by black fruit. Compared to a superb Lafond Roc-Epine—which is heavily marked by red fruit and also blew me away with its RQP—I’m honestly torn… Tasted with a Fleur d’Aubrac entrecôte from La Canourgue on the barbecue this weekend! Nothing to say—pure bliss.
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Review by Mr. DANIEL Z. Published on September 29, 2016
Definitely one of the best estates in the appellation.
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Review and comment by Mr. DOMINIQUE L. Posted on July 29, 2025
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Review by Mr. FRANCOIS D. Published on March 5, 2023
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Review by Mr. HUGUES G. Published on September 3, 2022
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Review and comment by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on June 14, 2022
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Review by Mr. CEDRIC T. Published on May 5, 2022
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Review by Mr. JOEL D. Posted on September 14, 2020
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Review by Mr. STEPHANE B. Posted on November 16, 2019
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Review by Mr. DIDIER C. Published on October 19, 2019
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