21715 customer reviews

Domaine de Brazalem - Buzet 2013

Buzet|Red wine

2.6/5 (46 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

“An intense, brilliant, and crystal-clear garnet: the appearance of this 2013 is flawless. The wine is just as alluring on the nose, with elegant aromas of red and black fruits and subtle hints of spice, vanilla, and oak. Powerful on the palate, full-bodied, and immediately revealing notes of jammy blackberry, the wine unfolds with velvety tannins, then reveals a welcome freshness in a most delicate vanilla-tinged finish.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016)

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Vintage

Domaine de Brazalem

Vintage

2013

Designation

Buzet

Region

Southwest

Grape Varieties

50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

at optimal maturity

Wine Production

Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation. Post-fermentation maceration

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

black dress with purple highlights

Nose

Aromas of very ripe dark fruits. Hints of mocha and licorice

Palate

Full-bodied and well-structured. Silky tannins. Very long finish.

Serve

at 16-18°C

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2022

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs beautifully with grilled duck breast served with sautéed porcini mushrooms, grilled rib of beef, tournedos Rossini, roast veal with forest-style sauce, cassoulet, beef bourguignon, duck confit, and a selection of cheeses...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2016) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Estate rated in 2018 (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

An intense, brilliant, and crystal-clear garnet: this 2013 has an impeccable appearance. The wine is equally seductive on the nose, with elegant aromas of red and black fruits and subtle hints of spice, vanilla, and oak. Powerful on the palate, full-bodied, and opening up to notes of jammy blackberry, the wine unfolds with velvety tannins before giving way to a welcome freshness in a delicately vanilla-tinged finish.

About the estate:

A major cooperative in southwestern France, the Buzet Winery produces a wide range of wines under the appellation (red, white, and rosé). It was founded in 1953, and the Buzet appellation was established twenty years later. It promotes sustainable viticulture, combining technical advances with natural practices.

Customer Rating

2.6/5

based on 46 reviews

Review by Mr. RAPHAEL L. Published on June 18, 2016

A smooth wine with notes of bell pepper and little finish. Decent value for the price, nothing more—in any case, it’s a far cry from the 3 stars Hachette gave it.