"A standout wine for this blend of Merlot (45%), Malbec (30%), and Cabernet Franc. After twelve months in oak, it boasts a deep, dense color and reveals an elegant nose, blending well-integrated oak notes with floral nuances and a hint of forest floor. The palate is equally impressive: structured, full-bodied, and fresh all at once, supported by pleasant tannins and lovely acidity, with just the right amount of oak, it demonstrates real power for both the vintage and the appellation.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins)
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Eye
Dark color with ruby highlights
Nose
With notes of dark fruit and subtle, delicate oak
Palate
A well-structured wine with ripe, smooth tannins
Serve
Decant at 15-17°C
Open
Let it breathe for 1 hour beforehand
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Pair with red meat, lamb, confit, duck, soft cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Since 1981, Sylvie and Jean-François Deffarge have spared no effort in upholding the Montravel legacy on this estate inherited from Jean-François’s father. Today, it comprises 52 hectares located on the hillsides and the Vélines plateau. While the estate has not yet made the switch to organic farming, it strives to do the best it can. The next generation is already in the starting blocks: Quentin and Benjamin are now involved in the estate’s operations and are taking the reins. The extensive and well-structured portfolio allows them to offer wines suited to every occasion. The new winery will enable them to take their vision even further, notably by developing a few experimental cuvées as a complement to their existing range.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2020) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
This blend of Merlot (45%), Malbec (30%), and Cabernet Franc is a real standout. After aging for twelve months in oak, it boasts a deep, dense color and reveals an elegant nose, blending well-integrated oak notes with floral nuances and a hint of forest floor. The palate is equally impressive: structured, full-bodied, and fresh all at once, supported by pleasant tannins and lovely acidity, with just the right amount of oak, it displays real power for both the vintage and the appellation.
About the estate:
A long-standing family estate (since 1749) situated on the hills above Montravel, this expansive property is now one of the leading names in the Bergerac region, thanks to the work carried out since 1990 (when the estate left the cooperative) by Jean-François Deffarge, a “self-taught oenologist,” who is now handing the reins over to his sons Benjamin and Quentin. The vineyard (50 ha) spans two distinct terroirs: clay-limestone slopes and a high plateau of boulbène. In the process of converting to organic farming.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. JOSE R. Posted on September 29, 2024
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Review by Mr. JEAN LOUIS G. Published on March 11, 2023
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Review by Mr. BENOIT L. Posted on January 14, 2023
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