Octavie is like stepping “to the dark side of the Force.” Dark, spicy, lively, dynamic, and graceful all at once, this wine projects its power right from the nose with notes of licorice that hint at a certain depth. On the palate, it is full-bodied, generous, and taut with beautiful acidity and firm tannins. A few years in the cellar will help further tame this Persan from another world.
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Eye
Intense
Nose
Expressive and deep, with notes of spice and licorice... its power and "dark" side come through
Palate
Dark and concentrated, spicy (licorice), full-bodied, generous, with a lovely acidity that gives it structure; a lively, graceful wine with tight tannins that will age well
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Take the time to let the bottle rest and get to know this wine; for recent vintages, let it breathe beforehand and allow it to open up and reveal itself to you
Drink starting at
2027
Drink before
2043
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with game, cold cuts, red meats...
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100 Favorite 2020 vintage)
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Adrien Berlioz, a young cousin (and neighbor) of Gilles Berlioz, settled here in 2006. A demanding and meticulous winemaker, he personally cultivates all his vineyards using organic methods (Demeter certification in 2020), including those located on the steepest slopes. With 14 different cuvées produced from just over 5 hectares, quantities are very limited, and these artisanal wines are hard to come by. We admire the diversity, energy, and authenticity of these cuvées—contemporary yet deeply rooted in Savoyard identity—which, moreover, age with grace. Adrien’s latest project: the restoration of a forgotten vineyard in Détrier, at the gateway to the Gelon Valley, featuring four hectares of heritage grape varieties grown on pergola trellises (Bia Blanc, Barbin, Joubertin, Verdesse, Mondeuse Blanche and Noire, and Altesse)! Year after year, the estate reaffirms its central place among the region’s elite, serving as a benchmark for both wine enthusiasts and young winemakers who are settling in the Alpine vineyards with ever-higher ambitions.