Ratings: Gault Millau 17.5/20, RVF 17/20, Bettane & Desseauve 16.5/20
“This is the best white wine ever produced at the estate, with notes of mango and licorice. Plenty of volume on the palate, with sharpness, power, elegance, and freshness. This wine is aging very well and is proving to be excellent!” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2013)
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Eye
pale yellow, clear
Nose
Wood provides the backdrop to an exceptional fruitiness, featuring William pear, lychee, and menthol
Palate
Very ripe, with notes of sweet wine accompanied by a magnificent minerality, perfectly balanced
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before serving
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
Produite sur un terroir de chênes truffiers, cette cuvée se marie naturellement avec tous les plats truffés. <br/> <span style="font-style: italic;">Une recette préférée de Luc de Conti</span> : couper des noix de Saint-Jacques en fines lamelles, les faire macérer pendant une heure dans de l'huile de truffe, saler au sel de Guérande et râper une truffe fraîche juste avant le service ! <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
This estate has long been the family stronghold of the de Conti family. Luc de Conti purchased the estate in 1981. His cousin Francis and his son Guillaume joined him, while his daughter Margaux chose another estate (Barouillet) and his son Gilles pursued a career in brewing. Fifty hectares are farmed organically, and a small portion (12 hectares) is farmed biodynamically.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Savagnin, a grape variety native to the Jura region, is making its debut in the Bergerac region! A craft brewery and a distillery further diversify the estate’s offerings. With Gilles and Margaux de Conti, the new generation—full of ideas—took over this family estate in 2022. While creating original vintages, they continue to produce the appellation wines that have made Château Tour des Gendres famous. The estate was founded in 1981 by their father Luc, the son of farmer-winemakers and the grandson of Italian immigrants who settled in the region in 1925. The estate, now 30 hectares in size, committed to organic farming in 1996, prior to receiving certification in 2009.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 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:
The 52-hectare estate has recently been divided between the two branches of the family. Luc de Conti, who has been delighting us with his Bergerac wines for twenty-five years, has parted ways with his cousin and, together with his children, Margaux and Gilles, is building a new future for the estate. The vineyard, entirely organic, produces full-bodied whites and reds that adhere to the classic standards of the Bergerac region. Beer, whiskey, and truffles will also now be part of the lineup for the Conti label.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. ARNAUD B. Published on 11/07/2014
This Sauvignon has a wonderful floral aroma and flavor. However, the aging is still too pronounced; the wine lacks elegance and will likely need to wait until 2015 to be fully appreciated. But the potential is there. In the meantime, the Moulin des Dames vintage from the same estate is better and more affordable.
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Review by Mr. ALAIN B. Published on November 21, 2020
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Review by Mr. LAURENT T. Published on 12/21/2016
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Review by Mr. MICHEL K. Published on 10/29/2014
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