L'Ancienne Cure - Bergerac Jour de Fruit 2013
14/20
RVF
14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15/20
Gault & Millau
A new vintage, the 2012 was rated: Gault Millau 15/20, Bettane & Desseauve 14.5/20, RVF 14/20
As for the white, this meticulously crafted cuvée reveals a nose dominated by very ripe Sauvignon aromas , notably with hints of boxwood. The attack is clean, with aromas of white fruit and citrus, featuring a noticeable richness balanced by good acidity. A charming dry white!
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Eye
Very pale, translucent color
Nose
Distinctly characterized by very ripe Sauvignon aromas, with notes of boxwood
Palate
A bold opening with notes of white fruit and citrus; the body is well-defined, enhanced by good acidity
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink starting at
2015
Drink before
2017
Food and Wine Pairings
A déguster sur des fruits de mer, des poissons... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2014 guide) 14.5/20 (2012 vintage) (Good wine)
4-Star Estate (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Christian Roche has come a long way since obtaining organic certification in 2012 for his entire estate (50 hectares, including 33 for white wines and 17 for reds). He produces a wide range of perfectly crafted wines, both red and white. The entry-level wines are flavorful and approachable, the result of meticulous viticulture, while the top vintages are models of precision and complexity. In November 2021, Christian Roche passed away and made his wife, Nathalie, promise to carry on the legacy. And that is exactly what she is doing, supported by her children and her son-in-law.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
As the fifth generation to cultivate vines, Christian Roche inherited part of the family estate in 1984 and, five years later, set up his winemaking facility. Based in the former presbytery in Colombier and with a 50-hectare vineyard (primarily white grape varieties) on varied soils, cultivated organically, he had made his estate—complemented by his work as a wine merchant and winemaker—one of the must-visit destinations in the Bergerac region. Following his untimely death in 2021, his wife Nathalie continues his legacy.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2012 guide) 15/20 (2012 vintage) (Very Good)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 14/20 (2012 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
A presbytery atop the hill gives its name to the vineyard, whose rows wind down the hillsides to the road where Christian Roche has set up his wine shop. The vineyard, which has been organic since 2012, includes several appellations—including 3 hectares in Pécharmant—and is divided into four lines: Jour de fruit, L’Extase, and L’Abbaye, plus a sulfur-free wine: Ça sulfit! While the lineup has been modernized with this label, all the wines remain true to the classic fundamentals of the Bergerac region. Christian Roche passed away in the fall of 2020, but the L’Ancienne Cure adventure continues thanks to his wife, Nathalie.
Customer Rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE S. Published on April 7, 2014
Served as a side dish with langoustines and spider crabs, it was a big hit! Excellent value for the price.
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Review by Mr. EDOUARD B. Published on May 8, 2014
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